Understanding kDrive folders (personal, shared, common)

This guide details the structure of Infomaniak's kDrive: online interface, menus for managing and retrieving shares, the utility and meaning of default folders, etc.

Preamble

• This guide applies to the online version of kDrive, accessible via a web browser.
• The kDrive application (computer, mobile device, etc.) is not directly affected (and will not display certain elements).
• The Common folders and the Shares menu are only visible with certain paid offers.
• Do not rename and/or move default folders neither in the online version nor locally, as this causes synchronization issues.

Architecture of a kDrive

The kDrive interface offers a left sidebar menu that leads you to the main directories of the user:

1. The Common folders menu (previously visible with the mention Common documents) displays the hierarchy of shared folders automatically to certain or all users of the same kDrive; if they contain documents, they will be displayed in the center of the interface.
2. The My personal folder menu displays the hierarchy of folders specific to the user: indeed, each kDrive user has their own personal space that will not be shared with other users of the same kDrive; any documents will be displayed in the center of the interface.
3. The Shares folder displays:
   • The elements shared with you by other kDrive users, among the kDrives you have access to with your login ID.
   • The elements you share with other users.
   • The elements you have shared by creating a sharing link.
   • The deposit boxes.

Set the startup display of kDrive

You can choose which homepage to start browsing within the online kDrive among the following 3 options:

• Your personal folder
• The common documents folder
• Favorites (which includes documents added to favorites by your user)

To access kDrive and modify the homepage:

1. Log in to the Infomaniak Manager (manager.infomaniak.com) from a web browser like Brave or Firefox.
2. Click on the ‍ icon in the top right corner of the interface (or navigate through the left sidebar menu, for example).
3. Choose kDrive (universe Collaborative Tools).
4. Click on the name of the relevant object in the displayed table.
5. Click on the ‍ icon in the top right corner of the interface.
6. Verify or select the relevant kDrive in the dropdown menu of the left sidebar menu.
7. Click on General.
8. Choose the page that should be displayed by default on the homepage: