UBFS
File permissions management from the web
Permissions for both Windows and Unix file system files can be managed at https://ubfs.buffalo.edu/
Click on the 
icon displayed to the right of a folder or file listing on any index page to open the permissions management tool.
Windows File Permissions
A Windows file or folder may have multiple owners (groups or individuals) with different permissions.
Modify or add an owner by
- checking the owner’s name from the list or entering a new owner’s name in the UBIT name or group box
- selecting the desired permissions
- choosing the extent of the change (“This change will apply to”)
- selecting the Modify or Add button
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I have to precede an owner’s UBIT name or group with AD\?
A: No, just enter the UBITName.
Q: How can I identify groups to give permission?
Q: Who is ITORG\VFMUser?
A: UBFS.VFMUser is a system owner that may appear in your file owner list and is used for file restorations if necessary.
Q: How do I manage the inheritance of windows permissions?
Unix File Permissions
A Unix file or folder has a single individual owner plus a single group owner.
Current permissions of the individual owner are displayed and can be modified by
- Adding checked permissions to current set
- Removing checked permissions from the current set
- Replacing the current set with a new set
Change the current group owner by entering a new UB institutional group name.
Check the “Apply Recursively” box if the same change should be made to all existing and future files and subfolders.