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title: "Client Access User File Manager"
slug: "client-access-user-file-manager"
updated: 2026-06-09T20:25:21Z
published: 2026-06-09T20:25:21Z
canonical: "docs.interprose.com/client-access-user-file-manager"
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# Client Access User File Manager

Client File Manager provides Client Access users with access to files related to their assigned data. Depending on their configuration, Client Access users can upload, download, delete, and search for files, as well as upload files through File Drop Box.

## Configuration

To enable File Manager access, go to:

**Setup → User Interface → Client Access**

### File Manager Settings

| Setting | Description |
| --- | --- |
| Allow access to Client folders in File Manager | Allows clients to access Client File Manager and manage files within their permitted folders. |
| Allow access to File Drop Box | Allows clients to upload files using File Drop Box. |

## Using Client File Manager

Provide clients with the following instructions:

| Action | Description |
| --- | --- |
| Open File Manager | Select **Client File Manager** from the left sidebar. |
| Upload a File | Open a folder and upload a file. |
| Download a File | Select the file name to download the file. |
| Delete a File | Select the checkbox next to the file and click **Delete**. |

## Using File Drop Box

If **Allow access to File Drop Box** is enabled, clients can upload files through File Drop Box.

| Step | Action |
| --- | --- |
| 1 | Select **File Drop Box**. |
| 2 | Select the file to upload. |
| 3 | Upload the file. |

## File Search Behavior

File Search behavior depends on whether an Upload Folder is configured for the Client Access user.

| Configuration | Behavior |
| --- | --- |
| Upload Folder configured | Files uploaded through File Drop Box can be located using **File Search**. |
| Upload Folder not configured | Files uploaded through File Drop Box are stored in **/Users/admin/** and are not returned in File Search results. |

## Important Notes

| Note | Description |
| --- | --- |
| Access Restrictions | Client Access users can only access files associated with the data they are permitted to view. |
| File Visibility | Available folders and files depend on the user's assigned access and Client Access configuration. |
| File Search | File Search only returns uploaded files when an Upload Folder is configured for the Client Access user. |