Secure Storage privileges

Access to content management secure storage features in the Content Browser and Storage Administration app is determined by privileges assigned to the user. Roles and privileges are assigned in the OpenLab Control Panel. For information on how to assign roles and privileges, see the OpenLab Control Panel Help.

Secure storage has nine predefined roles. The following tables list the privileges and associated functions for each secure storage role.

Content Browser roles

Secure Storage Administrator

Browse, view, upload, manage, lock, and delete content. The Secure Storage Administrator role has the following default privileges.

Privilege Description

Check-in/out

Check out, check in, and undo check out of files. In Content Browser:

  • Check out
  • Check in
  • Undo check out

Copy files/folders

Copy files and folders to another location in secure storage. In Content Browser:

  • Copy

Create/rename folder

Create or rename folder. In Content Browser:

  • Create folder
  • Rename folder

Delete files/folders

Delete files and folders from secure storage. In Content Browser:

  • Delete

Download files/folders

Download files and folders. In Content Browser:

  • Download
  • Download as zip
  • Preview files
  • Create file/folder link
  • Use file/folder link

Lock files/folders

Lock files and folders so that they cannot be changed or deleted. In Content Browser:

  • Lock

Move files/folders

Move files and folders to another location in secure storage. In Content Browser:

  • Move

Undo checkout for other users

Undo checkout for files checked-out by other users.

Unlock files/folders

Unlock files and folders. In Content Browser:

  • Unlock

Upload files/folders

Upload files and folders to secure storage. In Content Browser:

  • Upload

View content

Access core capabilities. In Content Browser:

  • Log in
  • Browse content
  • View file properties
  • View folder properties
  • Quick Search

View project or project group

View a project and project details in Control Panel but cannot edit.

Secure Storage Approver

Browse, view, and sign content. The Secure Storage Approver role has the following default privileges.

Privilege Description

Download files/folders

Download files and folders. In Content Browser:

  • Download
  • Download as zip
  • Preview files
  • Create file/folder link
  • Use file/folder link

E-Sign files

Add e-signature to data files. In Content Browser:

  • Electronic Signature

View content

Access core capabilities. In Content Browser:

  • Log in
  • Browse content
  • View file properties
  • View folder properties
  • Quick Search

View project or project group

View a project and project details in Control Panel but cannot edit.

Secure Storage Archivist

Browse, view, and lock content. The Secure Storage Archivist role has the following default privileges.

Privilege Description

Download files/folders

Download files and folders. In Content Browser:

  • Download
  • Download as zip
  • Preview files
  • Create file/folder link
  • Use file/folder link

Lock files/folders

Lock files and folders so that they cannot be changed or deleted. In Content Browser:

  • Lock

Unlock files/folders

Unlock files and folders. In Content Browser:

  • Unlock

View content

Access core capabilities. In Content Browser:

  • Log in
  • Browse content
  • View file properties
  • View folder properties
  • Quick Search

View project or project group

View a project and project details in Control Panel but cannot edit.

Secure Storage Contributor

Browse, view, upload, and manage content. The Secure Storage Contributor role has the following default privileges.

Privilege Description

Check-in/out

Check out, check in, and undo check out of files. In Content Browser:

  • Check out
  • Check in
  • Undo check out

Copy files/folders

Copy files and folders to another location in secure storage. In Content Browser:

  • Copy

Create/rename folder

Create or rename folder. In Content Browser:

  • Create folder
  • Rename folder

Download files/folders

Download files and folders. In Content Browser:

  • Download
  • Download as zip
  • Preview files
  • Create file/folder link
  • Use file/folder link

Move files/folders

Move files and folders to another location in secure storage. In Content Browser:

  • Move

Upload files/folders

Upload files and folders to secure storage. In Content Browser:

  • Upload

View content

Access core capabilities. In Content Browser:

  • Log in
  • Browse content
  • View file properties
  • View folder properties
  • Quick Search

View project or project group

View a project and project details in Control Panel but cannot edit. 

Secure Storage Delete Content

Delete content. The Secure Storage Delete Content role has the following default privileges.

Privilege Description

Delete files/folders

Delete files and folders from secure storage. In Content Browser:

  • Delete

View content

Access core capabilities. In Content Browser:

  • Log in
  • Browse content
  • View file properties
  • View folder properties
  • Quick Search

View project or project group

View a project and project details in Control Panel but cannot edit.

Secure Storage Viewer

Browse and view content. The Secure Storage Viewer role has the following default privileges.

Privilege Description

Download files/folders

Download files and folders. In Content Browser:

  • Download
  • Download as zip
  • Preview files
  • Create file/folder link
  • Use file/folder link

View content

Access core capabilities. In Content Browser:

  • Log in
  • Browse content
  • View file properties
  • View folder properties
  • Quick Search

View project or project group

View a project and project details in Control Panel but cannot edit.

Storage Administration Roles

The following default roles apply to the Storage Administration app.

Bulk Importer

Bulk import files and folders. The Bulk Importer role has the following default privileges.

Privilege Description

Import files/folders

Bulk import files and folders. In Storage Administration:

  • Log in
  • Bulk import

File Storage Location Manager

Manage the storage location of physical files. The File Storage Location Manager role has the following default privileges.

Privilege Description

Manage file storage 

Access and move files between storage locations. In Storage Administration:

  • Log in
  • Move files between storage locations (relocate files)

Lock Schedule Manager

View, add, and edit lock schedules. The Lock Schedule Manager role has the following default privileges.

Privilege Description

Schedule file locking

Access and manage file locking schedules. In Storage Administration:

  • Log in
  • View, add, and edit lock schedules

Storage Configuration Manager

View, add, and edit storage locations and manage physical file storage. The Storage Configuration Manager role has the following default privileges.

Privilege Description

Manage file storage 

Access and move files between storage locations. In Storage Administration:

  • Log in
  • Move files between storage locations (relocate files)

Manage storage locations

Access and add/edit storage locations. In Storage Administration:

  • Log in
  • Add or edit storage locations

Storage Location Manager

View, add, and edit storage locations (for example, local drive or UNC location). The Storage Location Manager role has the following default privileges.

Privilege Description

Manage storage locations

Access and add/edit storage locations. In Storage Administration:

  • Log in
  • Add or edit storage locations

View Storage Administration Content

View content to manage storage and schedules. The View Storage Administration Content role has the following default privileges.

Privilege Description

View project or project group

View a project and project details in Control Panel but cannot edit.

View storage administration content

Browse storage content structure. In Storage Administration:

  • Browse storage content structure (Project permission)