Opening files and folders in File Manager from a web browser

By default, file previews and folders in your digital workplace have an Open File Manager button that you can select to open the object's location in File Manager. To use this button, you must already have File Manager installed on your device, and you will need to authenticate with your digital workplace through File Manager. 

Folder example where you can select the Open File Manager button.

Enterprise and workplace administrators can toggle whether this option is available across the entire digital workplace. 

Toggle the availability of the Open File Manager button

You must be an enterprise or workplace administrator to perform this task.

  1. On the Userbar, select  Control Panel.
  2. Under Settings, select Global Settings. 
  3. Scroll down to the File Manager section, and select/deselect the option Enable direct access to the File Manager for every user in the digital workplace.
  4. At the bottom of the page, select Save.