How to apply for central file space for a group
Please click here for further information on the structure of school and unit group and sub-group shares on the Central File Store.
All requests for new groups must include the name of someone who is prepared to take responsibility for the administration of the group in question. Please see below for the details required when requesting a new group share for your school or unit.
Requests for new sub-groups, and changes to authorised user lists should be sent to the IT Service Desk by the person responsible for the administration of the shared space in question. If you do not know the identity of this person please contact the IT Service Desk and we will tell you who he or she is. Any requests sent directly to the IT Service Desk will be forwarded to the responsible person for confirmation.
Information required (new group)
If you make a request we will assume you wish to be the person responsible for the new group. We may request confirmation from your Head of School or Unit.
Please ensure the following information is included with your application:
- school or unit name
- name and user name of responsible person *
- suggestion for the group name (if this differs from the school or unit name)
- list of authorised users (user names only)
- name, purpose and authorised user list for any sub-groups required (see below)
* If this is not you we will contact the person named to confirm they are in agreement
Information required (new sub-group)
If you make a request, and you are not the registered responsible person for your school or unit's group share, we will contact that person for confirmation of your request. If you wish to be the responsible person for the new sub-group please state this in your application otherwise we will assume that the group's overall responsible person will control the new sub-group.
Please ensure you submit the following information:
- school or unit name
- name and user name of responsible person *
- research group, project, etc. name
- suggestion for the sub-group name
- list of authorised users (user names only)
* If this is not you we will contact the person named to confirm they are in agreement
