# 5. Managing access & sharing data {% embed url="" %} Layers, folders, and files in Ellipsis Drive can be shared with users and systems. Access is controlled through defined access levels, which determine what actions can be performed on shared content. *** #### Access levels The following access levels can be assigned to a layer, folder, or file: | Access level | Description | | ------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | None | No access | | View | Access to visualisations only | | View+ | Access to raw data and download permissions | | Share | Permission to invite other users | | Edit | Ability to modify data within the layer (e.g. add features, messages, or time series data) | | Edit+ | Full structural control within the workspace (create, modify, and move layers) | | Admin | Full control, including permanent deletion of content | #### Geofenced access Access to data can be restricted geographically or based on properties. When enabled, users or systems can only access data within defined spatial boundaries. *** #### Inheritance Access permissions are inherited through the data structure. If a user is granted access to a folder, the same access applies to all items within that folder unless explicitly overridden. *** #### Public access Public access determines whether data can be accessed by users outside of direct invitations. All public access is defined by: * access level (View or View+) * visibility (hidden or visible in search) Non-hidden content metadata can be discovered by all users. Hidden content metadata is only accessible to invited users. *** #### Sharing status A path can be configured with one of the following sharing statuses: | Status | Description | Access | Visibility | | ------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------- | ------ | ----------------- | | Private | Only invited users can access | None | Hidden | | Link sharing | Accessible via direct link only | View | Not searchable | | Include in catalog | Searchable in the community catalog, access must be requested | None | Visible in search | | Public | Searchable in the community catalog, access to anyone | View | Visible in search | *** #### Managing access Access can be managed at any time from the workspace. You can update permissions, revoke access, or adjust sharing settings per layer, folder, or file. *** #### Sharing data For detailed workflows on sharing content with users and systems, refer to the [Sharing folders & layers](https://docs.ellipsis-drive.com/data-sharing/access) section. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.ellipsis-drive.com/getting-started/quick-start/5.-managing-access-and-sharing-data.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.