Local storage
Use any folder the FileAgent host can reach — local disks and mounted drives — as a source or destination. Available on all plans.
Last updated July 17, 2026
#What it covers
Local storage is any path reachable by the FileAgent host: a folder on a local disk, an attached volume, or a network drive mounted on the host. It's available on all plans and needs no credential — you just point the job at the path.
#Using a local path in a job
- In the job's source or destination, choose Local.
- Enter the folder path on the FileAgent host.
- Point at the most specific folder you can — narrow scopes run faster and keep logs readable.
#Permissions
The FileAgent host's service account needs read on a source folder and write on a destination folder (plus delete for Move, Sync/Mirror, or Scheduled Purge). Make sure the folder permissions allow the account FileAgent runs as — not just your interactive login.
#Common mistakes
- Pointing at a network share as “Local.” If it's a share on another machine, use SMB with a credential rather than relying on a mapped drive that only exists in your interactive session.
- Permissions tied to a person. The background service may run as a different account than the one you're signed in with — grant access to the service account.