Domains are root-level folders that can be created and managed by the System Administrator. The System Administrator can delegate domain management functions to other users by assigning Domain managers.

Domains are isolated environments in which a group of users can work, collaborate and produce documents. Only the members of domains can navigate inside domains or even see that they exist.

Users and User Groups are assigned as "Members" to domains by the System Administrator and "Domain Managers".

The System Administrator and Domain managers can also create "Local Users" within domains. Local users are created locally inside individual domains. Local users cannot cross into other domains through domain memberships. They are only visible in the domain in which they were defined. Local users can perform the same functions as regular users but only in their defined domain.


Note: Users and User Groups can be members of multiple domains

There are two types of Domains.
  • Common Domains
  • Anonymous Domains
Why use Anonymous Domains?

Anonymous Domains are used to publish public documents into a common area where everyone who can navigate to the domain can access documents without having to log on or be defined as an infoRouter user. Anonymous users will be able to click on and view documents in anonymous domains (subject to security) but only logged in users will be able to edit documents.

Common uses of Domains
  • To form a private work group area. For example, the Human Resources department may be set up with a domain that only they can see and access.
  • To store sensitive documents or projects in a private area. For example, the Legal department may have contractual requirements to keep documentation separate from general-purpose documentation.
  • Allow customers, partners, and vendors access to specific isolated areas (via anonymous domains) without having to give them access to everything else.
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