Accessing Files from Home

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    Accessing School Files - on Mobile
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    Working from Home - Accessing School Files from Home
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    Access Files from a computer

    files.saanichschools.ca is available for staff to access their network and shared drives from home. Open the link in a browser and sign in with your SD63 Credentials (username/password)
    

    
    

    
    

    Mobile File Access - Foldr
    
    We use Foldr to securely access files.saanichschools.ca on mobile devices. This is also the preferred way to share photos and videos.
    
    
    

    iOS application - https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/foldr/id602598997
    Android application - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=it.minnow.foldr&hl=en_GB
    
    Foldr has two modes: Personal vs Shared Mode

    • Personal: Foldr app is always available depending and is protected by your device's security settings either through: password, passcode, and Touch or Facial ID
      
    • Shared Mode: Foldr assumes that this device is shared with others and will ask you to sign-in for each use. It will automatically sign out based on an inactivity timer that you can set.

    
    

    
    

    Setting up the Foldr App

    1. Install App from your device's respective app store
    2. Launch app
    3. Select either Personal or Shared
    4. Enter the address: files.saanichschools.ca
    5. Click continue
    6. Enter your district username (jsmith) and password

    
    

    
    

    Setting Sign Out After Inactivity time

    1. Click "Me" icon 
       
    2. The "3 dot" icon 
    3. Settings 
       
    4. Sign out after inactivity
    5. Set desired time
       
       

    
    

    Uploading Files to School Server from Mobile Device

    Once the app is installed you can directly select and upload those files by using your device's share button  and selecting the Foldr application.