FileNet P8 Platform, Version 5.2

Restrict access to the root folder

Use this procedure if you want to keep some users from adding documents and folders to the object store's root folder.

About this task

When a user opens an object store using a client application, the user sees the contents of the object store's root folder. By default, the root folder's security grants Modify Properties access rights to the non-administrative groups selected during installation. This means that unless you change the root folder's security, members of those groups can add folders at the top level of the folder tree.

Procedure

To specify who can add documents and folders at the top level:

In Administration Console for Content Platform Engine, select the Root Folder and click the Security tab.
Add the groups who are allowed to add top-level folders, and set the Modify all properties access right to Allow for those groups.
Set the Modify all properties access right to Deny for those groups who are not allowed to add top-level folders.
Click OK when you are done.