The image below is of a Finder window on the computer of another user on your network. This content segment is about how the other network users can access your shared items, and how they can share items with you. To maintain the security of your computer, only attempt this if you know what you are doing.
NOTE: There are advanced controls for adding individuals to the Users & Permissions list and giving them custom access to shared folders. By default, you are allowed to read and write to the folder, while everyone else on the network is only allowed to read (copy) items in the Public folder. To the right of each user or group name is a popup menu displaying the actions allowed by that user.
Select a folder name in this list to view its sharing permissions in the field to the right 4 .Ĥ Users & Permissions - This scrolling field contains a list of the users who are allowed access to the shared folder selected in the list on the left 3 . If it is not, select the checkbox to its left.ģ Shared Folders - This scrolling field contains a list of the folders shared by the current user of your computer. The File Sharing service should already be active. The status of each service is controlled using the checkboxes to the left of their names. NOTE: advanced users can create a custom local network address by clicking the Edit button on the right.Ģ Sharing Services - This scrolling field contains a list of the sharing services available for your computer. A local network address cannot contain spaces or special characters, which are replaced by dashes and underscore characters if needed. The default network name of your computer was automatically chosen for you when you first setup your computer, but it can be edited by you to any name of your choosing.ġ Local Network Address - Below the Computer Name is text indicating the local network address of your computer, based on the current computer name. You may now close the information window.Īll of the controls and parameters for file sharing on your computer are displayed within the Sharing preference pane, located in the System Preferences application (see below).ĭetails regarding the relevant controls are described below:ġ Computer Name - This text input field displays the name of your computer as others see it on the network. NOTE: this alert sheet will not appear if File Sharing is already turned on for your computer.ĭO THIS ►If the alert sheet is visible, press the Enable button in the sheet, to turn on the File Sharing service for your computer. Once you have selected the checkbox in the information window, an alert sheet will appear (see below) reminding you to turn on File Sharing on your computer. The checkbox is titled “Shared folder” and its status indicates whether sharing for your Public folder is enabled or disabled.ĭO THIS ►In the Public folder’s information window, click the checkbox titled Shared folder (see above left) to enable the sharing of the contents of your Public folder. In the General panel of the folder’s information window, is a checkbox for enabling the sharing of the contents of your Public folder. The first step in setting up personal file sharing on your computer will be to adjust the sharing settings of your Public folder:ĭO THIS ►In a Finder window displaying your Home directory, select the Public folder (see above), and type Command-I (⌘-I) to display its information window (see left). They will be able to copy and view your public items on their computers. Located in your Home directory (see above), the Public folder is designed to be the sharing interface of your computer to the other computers on your network.ĭocuments, files, and folders placed in your Public folder by you, will be accessible to the other users on your network.
Personal file sharing in OS X begins with your Public folder.
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