Webinterface
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This document describes the setup and access of the PowerFolder Pro webinterface.
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Initial setup
The initial setup is made under Preferences/Pro Settings/Webinterface. Simply insert the username and password there, which should be required to login to the webinterface.
NOTE: The standard webinterface of PowerFolder Pro supports only one user. The upcoming server version will include multi-user management.
After applying the webinterface gets started and can be accessed via webbrowser. There is a link in the settings dialog to directly open the webinterface in the webbrowser.
Test the webinterface under: http://localhost
Web access
In genenral the webinterface can be accessed under: http://<hostname>. e.g. http://myserver.organisation.com, http://servermachinename, http://mycomputer.dyndns.org
Setup of folders
- Login to the webinterface via browser.
- Navigate to the "Create new Folder" form (right-bottom side).
- Choose a name for the new folder, e.g. "User XYZ-Outlook files"
- Press the "New" button
- The folder now shows up in the "My PowerFolders" list.
To change the local directory of the PowerFolder on systems not running the graphical user interface (e.g. Linux) please edit the PowerFolder configuration file.
Inviting computers/users
To synchronize other computers/users with the new folder:
- Download the invitation file from the webinterface of the freshly created folder
- Transfer the file to the destination user/computer, e.g. by email.
- Open the invitation file with PowerFolder on the destination and setup the PowerFolder locally.
The computer now syncs with the computer running the webinterface.
