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Setup Guide

The settings menu is where you configure file control policies that apply to the entire organization and the use-file-Works options. Changes to the settings will be applied to all users after saving. The settings menu consists of the tabs below.

  • Basic Settings / Usage Settings / File Management / SHIELD Drive Works
  • The SHIELD Drive Works tab is only displayed when using Works.

1. Basic Settings

Controls for viewing, editing, uploading, and downloading files are set by the channel the user accesses. (The existing "Policy" menu has been moved to this tab.)

  • Each permission is set to allow or block with a switch.
  • If file viewing is blocked, file editing will be automatically blocked.

1-1. SHIELD Drive Basic Settings

Set the file permissions that apply when the user directly accesses the SHIELD Drive.

PermissionWhen accessing directly from a PCWhen accessing directly from mobile
File Viewingconfigurableconfigurable
File EditingConfigurable (Automatically block when viewing is restricted)Configurable (Automatically block when viewing is restricted)
File Uploadconfigurableconfigurable
File Downloadconfigurableconfigurable

1-2. Basic Settings for Teams Integration

Set file permissions applied when using the SHIELD Drive App and Tab integrated with Teams. (Displayed when using Teams integration)

PermissionTeams WebLocal Teams AppMobile Teams
File Viewingconfigurableconfigurableconfigurable
File EditingConfigurable (Automatically block when viewing is restricted)Configurable (Automatically block when viewing is restricted)Configurable (Automatically block when viewing is restricted)
File Uploadconfigurableconfigurableconfigurable
File DownloadconfigurableconfigurableBlocked according to Microsoft Teams policy

Note - When using the security level feature: The setting to allow the upload of files without a specified level can only be configured when file uploads are enabled. (Refer to the "Enable" tab for control of files without a specified level)


2. Settings

Set options related to sharing-viewing-rank.

2-1. Shared Folder Owner Policy Individual Settings

Set whether to synchronize the storage policy of the shared drive and the Owner policy of the shared folder.

OptionAction
useThe folder's Owner policy can be set individually, regardless of the storage policy.
Not in useThe folder's Owner policy is always synchronized with the storage policy.

2-2. Inviting External Users to the Shared Folder

Set whether to allow inviting external users to share. (Mail server (SMTP) configuration required)

OptionAction
useAllow external user invitations
Not in useExternal User Invitation Restrictions

2-3. SHIELD Viewer

Set whether to use SHIELD Viewer.

2-4. File Control by Storage Grade

Set the handling method for importing and exporting files that are not assigned a security level (unspecified) to the classified storage. (Exposed when security level feature is used)

SettingsWhen set to allowWhen blocking
Upload Unclassified FileFiles without a grade can also be uploaded. When uploaded, the same security grade as the storage is automatically assigned.Only files with a specified grade can be uploaded.
Download Unclassified FileAllowing download (export) of files without a gradeBlocking the download of files without a grade
  • Both settings have a default value of block.
  • If upload-download is disabled, the corresponding unspecified settings will also be disabled.
  • The import and export of documents with a designated grade are controlled by grade comparison (downward blocking) regardless of this setting.

Caution - Unsupported Extensions: Files in formats that cannot have a security level assigned will follow the same settings as unclassified files. If set to allowed, they will pass without classification.


3. File Management

Set file auto-deletion and upload-blocked extensions.

3-1. Personal File Deletion Cycle

Set the automatic deletion cycle for files uploaded to personal storage.

itemDescription
Deletion Criteria DateSelect between creation date or modification date
Deletion CycleInput a number greater than or equal to 1 (in days)
Deletion MethodChoose to move to the trash or permanently delete.
Personal Vault to SetSelect the secure storage vault to apply automatic deletion

How to specify a personal folder to set:

  1. Switching to using personal file deletion cycle.
  2. Click on the personal space to set.
  3. Search for or select the personal items to apply in the drawer. (Select/Deselect all possible)
  4. When you click the select button, the selected personal vault will be displayed in chip form in the body.
  5. Click the save button to apply the settings.
  • Unspecified personal folders are not subject to automatic deletion even if a deletion cycle is set, and they are displayed in the user folder list with a retention period of "No retention period limit."
  • Storage with a general saving method is excluded from the selection list.
  • The designated personal folder's 1depth folder can be individually excluded by the user using the automatic deletion exception toggle in the folder details.

Caution

  • If you cancel without saving, the changes will not be applied.
  • Switching to disabled will also deactivate the personal space you set up.
  • Administrators without write permissions cannot make changes.

3-2. Registering Blocked Upload Extensions

Blocks the upload of files with specific extensions. The blocked extensions apply equally to all users.

  1. Enter the extension to block. (Only lowercase letters and numbers are allowed)
  2. Click the add button.
  3. Click the save button to apply the settings.

Caution - Please ensure that essential file extensions are not blocked.


4. SHIELD Drive Works

Upload and manage the SHIELD Drive Works agent-patch installation file. (Displayed when using Works)

4-1. Uploading the Agent Installation File

Uploading the SHIELD Drive Works agent installation file (.exe). The revision will automatically increment upon upload.

4-2. Patch File Upload

Uploading the SHIELD Drive Works patch file (.exe).