UB file service (UBfs)
UBfs
UBfs is a file storage location that can be accessed from different platforms in different ways. Files are organized in the following directories:
- Myfiles: for individual files of faculty, student and staff
- Collaboration (Collab): for sharable files by departments and schools
- Research: for active, institutionally sponsored research activity by faculty and staff for defined periods of time
Myfiles
Your Myfiles space is automatically created when your UBITName is created. 250 MB of file space includes your:
- Personal web page if you choose (published at www.buffalo.edu)
- UBUnix home directory (automatically created)
Activate your web page
Activate your web page to make your public_html directory files viewable by others.
Collaboration (collab) and Research
Contact the CIT Help Desk to inquire about establishing collab and research space in UBFS.
Access to files on UBfs
Select an access method:
- Map a drive from Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7
- Drag and drop files to UBfs using WebDAV
- Access files directly on UBunix
- Access files from Linux
- Access files from iOS devices
- Access files from Android devices
- Use the pre-mapped S: and T: drives in public sites
- Log in to view your files with a browser

