Scopes

For access and security reasons, CLOUDFLOW uses the concept of scopes.

A scope is like a glass bell with objects (files, assets, users, workflows...) underneath. The glass bell or scope is a method to restrict the access to certain objects.

A scope is assigned to a user or a contact.
  • One scope can be assigned to several users.
  • A user or contact can be assigned with maximum one scope.
  • If a user or contact is not assigned with a scope, this means that this user or contact has access to all scopes. This is the default.

When a user is assigned with a scope, the user can only access the objects in that scope.

Scopes versus permissions

Scopes and permissions are two different concepts:
  • Scopes restrict a user's access to certain objects.
  • Permissions define if a user can perform certain actions. See Manage users for more information on permissions.

Example

If you want a certain user to be able to delete Jackets in KIOSK, select the permission checkbox May Delete Jackets In Kiosk in the MANAGE USERS tab.
However, if you don't want the user to upload certain files, you need to put these files in a scope and make sure to not assign the scope to the user.