Filelocker – Secure Temporary File Storage Solution

Basics

Filelocker allows you to share files with other people both inside and outside of University of Michigan – Flint. It is a temporary and secure storage system for sharing files and data.

Using Filelocker

Finding and Logging in to Filelocker:

1. Navigate to https://files.umflint.edu/ in the browser of your choice.
2. Login using your uniqname and LAN password
   • The first time that you login you will be prompted to agree to the terms of service for filelocker.  It will look similar to this:
     

Uploading a File:

1. Click on the Upload tab.
   
2. You will get a prompt that allows you to put in an expiration date for the download link, notes, and to scan for viruses.
   • On the expiration date specified above the file will be deleted/removed from the server.
3. After filling out the information in step 2 click Browse and Upload
4. Select a file from your computer and click open.
5. The file will be uploaded and added to the Uploaded Files list on the homepage.

Sharing an Uploaded File with Someone from UM-Flint:

1. Click on down arrow to the right of the file you would like to share in the Uploaded Files list.
2. Click on Share This File.
3. Search for the users you would like to share the document with.  You may search by name or uniqname.
4. Click the checkbox next to “Search the entire University of Michigan – Flint directory.” to ensure you are searching the entire directory.
5. Click on Share next to the name of the person you would like to share with.
   • Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have selected all of the users you would like to share this document with.
6. Close the dialog box.  Your document has now been shared with the specified users.

Sharing an Uploaded File with Someone outside of UM-Flint:

1. Click on down arrow to the right of the file you would like to share in the Uploaded Files list.
2. Place a checkmark in the box next to Publicly Share.
3. Type the email address(es) of the user(s) you would like to share this document with.
4. Review the remainder of the options available for password protecting the document.  Select the options you would like.
5. Click on Share.
6. You will now be given the link that was sent to those you indicated to share your file.  You may copy and save this but it is not necessary as it was also sent to those you indicated in step 3 above.
7. Close the dialog box.  Your document has now been shared with the specified users.

Deleting an Uploaded File:

1. Place a checkmark in the box next to the file you would like to delete.
2. Click Delete at the top of the screen.

Additional Assistance / Troubleshooting

At the bottom right of the homepage you will find additional Help documentation for assistance with various features of Filelocker.

If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact the Helpdesk at 810-766-6804 or itshelpdesk@umflint.edu.

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