Users, groups & permissions

Permissions

Setting up and managing access in Kontainer is simple. You can easily give, edit, and remove rights for user groups or individual users.   MANAGING ACCESS Depending on user types and permissions, there are different ways to access Kontainer. You can see and edit everything when you log in as an admin user. What your […]

Create users

New users and user groups are created and managed by Admin users under the Access menu. Visit our Permissions guide for guidance on creating and managing users. To gain access to a Kontainer, please contact the Admin users for the Kontainer in question. Visit the Permissions guide to explore user types and configurations.    

Establishing an SSO connection

You can set up users in Kontainer via SSO to create a secure and seamless experience for your internal users. We have a standard setup for Microsoft Entra ID, ADFS and Google. Get in touch for other setups. We create a ‘’Trust’’ between your Active Directory groups (managed by your IT) and Kontainer. This means […]

DAM statistics

Find out who is logging into your Kontainer and what content is most popular. Track statistics Kontainer from the Access menu or find out how a specific file is faring. Standard statistics available in Kontainer include: Downloads Uploads Logins Sharing CDN tracking You can also add your Google Analytics tracking key to obtain more information […]

Delete or Deactivate Users

Go to Access > Users Select the users that you either want to delete or deactivate. In the top menu, either hit delete or deactivate to confirm. Read more about how to create users and different user types here. We can set up automations for you, where users that haven’t logged in for a certain […]

Get Notified for New Files and Comments

Receive notifications when new files are uploaded and changed in your Kontainer; and when new comments are made on a file as part of your approval workflow. Read more on commenting and approving here.   Enable notifications Notifications are available for the two user types that are linked to unique e-mail addresses: Admin users Normal […]

Intro Guide for New Admin Users

Welcome as an admin user in Kontainer. We are excited to have you join the platform. The system has many uses, yet it is intuitive and user-friendly. Everything should make sense; if not, do let us know. Watch the above video, read on below or download the pdf guide here to get introduced to the […]

Make a User Delegated Admin

Managing access can become time-consuming for larger organizations with many users across teams and locations. In this case, we offer the Delegated Admin option. A Delegated Admin is a Normal User with the rights to create Normal Users and manage their access. This could for instance be the team lead for a project or a […]

Reset Password

For your own user Go to your user profile icon in the bottom left corner and click edit profile. Select set new password and either manually type in a new password or autogenerate a password.   Remember to hit save to confirm.   For other users You need to be an admin user, to change/reset […]

Set Time Expiration for Users

For all four user types, you can set an expiry date. Read more about the different user types here.   Go to Access > Users and click on the user, that you want to edit. Go to Profile and find the drop-down menu “Expire?”. Set a time for expiration and confirm by clicking save in […]

Set User Permissions for Folders

You can give detailed access rights for all folders for groups or individual users. There are five permission levels: None View Download Upload Delete With Delete rights, a user can also create new folders. They can create subfolders in the specific folders they have Delete rights to. Via access settings Go to Access > Groups or […]

Set up Public Portals

Make portals that log users straight into specific folders or areas of your Kontainer. These are encrypted links you can share without any worries. The links users only see files and data you make available to them. Typical uses include: B2B Portal Press Access Public Image Banks Brand Portals The portal links work like any […]

User Groups

We would recommend that you think of your users in groups rather than individual users. This makes it a lot easier to administrate permissions and accesses. Use cases vary a lot, but here are some examples of how customers typically group their users: Departments Regions/countries Stores vs. office External vs. internal access Press Dealers User […]

User Maintenance Guide

As your list of users grows, people leave and come into new positions you can start to lose track. This guide helps you maintain your list of users and manage access to avoid unwanted use. We recommend: Reviewing your list on a regular basis Using Groups to manage access Clearing individual access when using groups […]

User Registrations

You can allow new users to self-register from your login page. These users will be added to a Group (with a set of permissions) of your choice. Go to Settings > User registration and select enable user registration. On your login screen, this will be visible as an extra tab: Once enabled, you’ll see a […]

Language Settings

Making your users feel at home The Kontainer platform provides a list of preconfigured interface languages to ensure a user-friendly experience across localities. In this article, you’ll learn how to change the language for a specific user and the overall default language setting for your Kontainer. Current languages available:  English German French Spanish Portuguese Dutch […]

Enable Terms and Conditions

Create a terms and conditions message that will appear when a new user logs in. This text can be any important notice, such as legal or ethical conditions that your company requires users to adhere to when browsing, downloading, sharing or using your images, files and data. The message will appear when a user logs […]

Administrator guide

In Kontainer, an Administrator is a user type with full access. If you are a new Administrator or looking to brush up on your skills, Helpdesk is a great place to get started. See below our dedicated guide and relevant articles.   Top links for Administrators Admin user guide Get started with Kontainer DAM by […]