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Bill_CTS
Aspirant
Apr 29, 2016

Home Folders not created with new user

Greetings-

 

My ReadyNAS 312 is using the latest firmware.

 

When I create a new user, that user does not get a new home folder automatically.

 

Also, I the "create new folder" icon is grayed-out, so I cannot manually create new folders.

 

Any advice would be appreciated.

 

Thanks ,Bill

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  • StephenB's avatar
    StephenB
    Guru - Experienced User

    Bill_CTS wrote:

     

     

    When I create a new user, that user does not get a new home folder automatically.

     


    It should be created when that user first accesses the NAS with his credentials (using SMB / file explorer).

    • Bill_CTS's avatar
      Bill_CTS
      Aspirant

      Many thanks for your prompt reply.

       

      Perhaps there is more going here, since your your reasonable explaination is not what I am experiencing.

       

      I created a new user on a PC that I moved from one office and gave to a new person. I gave them a user name and password on this reprovisioned PC, and gave them a coresponding user name and password on the server. They gained access to the server, but did not get a home folder.

       

      I changed the password on this PC, restarted it with the new password, and still gained access to the server without having to supply any credentials.

       

      Additionally, a long time user who is the only user of her PC has never gotten a home folder, either.

       

      I am now uncertain whether this is a homefolder issue or a general credential issue. Please advise further.

       

      Thanks ,Bill

      • StephenB's avatar
        StephenB
        Guru - Experienced User

        If you have free chat support, it might be best if you use that (and post the resolution here).

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