Managing External USB Drive(s)

Permission Settings for Active Users

To allow or deny active users access to USB, go to Control Panel → User → Select User → Edit.

Assign Folder Permission → External Folder.

Deny: user will have no access unless content is explicitly shared via email/share link.

Read/Write: user will have access.

Note: If the user does not see the USB from Amber iX Mobile & Desktop, the user will need to export the USB. Please see Exporting Folders so they are accessible from Amber iX

USB Renaming and Exporting Permissions

To rename or to allow/deny exporting of a USB, go to Control Panel → Local Common Folder → Select External USB Drive → Edit.

Here, you can rename the USB and allow/deny the USB to be exported by other active users.

Accessing the USB

Amber iX Desktop (My Amber → Exported Data):

Amber iX Mobile (Amber Folder):

PC/Mac Web Browser (Amber OS → File Explorer):

Note: Windows or macOS, must be on the same local network as Amber unless remote access and port forwarding are enabled).

Indexing/Organization Service

Enabling photo and video indexing generates thumbnails for viewing in My Photos in Amber iX. Go to Control Panel → Indexing Service → Photo and Video.

Additionally, specific folders can be selected for indexing/organizing by scrolling down and selecting the USB → Edit.

Choose to index specific folders, all files, or none.

Managing indexing/organizational services can also be done in Amber iX Mobile:

More Options → Organizational Progress and Settings → Settings → External Drive.