NetFiles will be upgraded to version 7 this summer. The upgrade includes several new features and improved functionality in a new, easier-to-use interface.

New features include:

• A new share feature that makes it easier to share files


• Advanced upload feature allows for uploading multiple files or entire folders at once with drag and drop


• LDAP groups which allow IT staff to manage groups for departments and colleges


• Users no longer need to sign up to use NetFiles

Some users create a "ticket" in order to share documents in NetFiles. This ticket creates a URL/link providing people access to a file or folder stored in NetFiles. Password-protected tickets will not work after the upgrade and will need to be recreated (which is easier with the new share feature).

An introductory video is available on the University Technology Training Center website.

For more information about NetFiles, visit www.oit.umn.edu/netfiles. Questions or comments should be directed to the OIT help desk at (612) 301-4357 (1-HELP on campus), or netfiles@umn.edu.