The Root Directory
Learn about the root directory in Couchdrop.
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Learn about the root directory in Couchdrop.
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The root directory in Couchdrop is a key security mechanism.
When users are added, you must choose a root directory. The root directory in Couchdrop behaves a bit like the home directory in a unix environment with a couple of caveats.
Users cannot navigate outside the root directory
Users can only see paths relative to the root directory
The true location of the root directory is hidden
Users can share the same root directory
Root directories can have permissions to give added controls.
Read only users: Can only download and view content in directory
Write only users: Users can only upload files to the directory, they cannot view existing files or folders
Example Root Directory:
