# Enable Private "My Documents" Folders

The **My Documents** folder provides a user with a separate directory within SureDrop where they can store and edit files before sharing them with other members of their secure group.


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The default option is that the folder is available to each group member. 

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 ![ ](https://assets.suredrop.io/SureDrop-UserDocs-Images/SEN-SD-Admin-TeamWideSettings-PersonalFolder-Yes.png)

If you want the members of your Team to only work in, or have access to, folders available to all members you will need to deselect this option for the group.

 ![ ](https://assets.suredrop.io/SureDrop-UserDocs-Images/SEN-SureDrop-Admin-TeamWideSettings-AllowPrivate.png)

On the **Team-Wide Settings** window, locate the **Enable Private My Documents Folders** control and deselect the option.

Click the *Save* button to update the settings.

 ![ ](https://assets.suredrop.io/SureDrop-UserDocs-Images/SEN-SureDrop-Admin-TeamWideSettings-Save.png)

A message is displayed to indicate the changes have been implemented.

 ![ ](https://assets.suredrop.io/SureDrop-UserDocs-Images/SEN-SureDrop-Admin-TeamWideSettings-UpdatedMessage.png)

The **My Documents** directory and **My Files** folder will not be displayed in the left-hand navigation bar for any Team member.

 ![ ](https://assets.suredrop.io/SureDrop-UserDocs-Images/SEN-SD-Admin-TeamWideSettings-PersonalFolder-No.png)

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