Cipherleaf
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Administrator · 4 steps

Grant and revoke document access

Choose who can read a document, and for how long.

Before you start

Create reader accounts and upload and review the document before granting access.

Guide draft · Screenshots pending. Instructions are based on the existing Cipherleaf application.

1

Open the access policy

Open Access, select the document, and choose its access-policy control.

Screenshot to come

Capture a selected document and access-policy control.

Capture 01 · Open the access policy · Use demonstration data only
2

Select individual readers

Check only the readers who should receive access to this document.

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Capture the reader selector with fictional identities.

Capture 02 · Select individual readers · Use demonstration data only
3

Set validity and save

Choose the valid-from and optional valid-until time for each reader. Review the names and save the policy.

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Capture validity controls and the Save action.

Capture 03 · Set validity and save · Use demonstration data only
4

Revoke when needed

Remove the reader from the document policy and save. Revocation takes effect immediately, including active views.

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Capture a removed reader and the updated access policy.

Capture 04 · Revoke when needed · Use demonstration data only

Need a hand?

A reader needs both an active account and a current document grant. Check both time windows if the document does not appear.

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