Improved file folder permissions

We've made a number of big improvements to how file folders work in Church Social!

More flexible permissions

Previously, you could only give one group access to a file folder, and only one person or group permission to edit it. That was pretty limiting!

Now you can grant file folder access to multiple people and groups. You can also choose whether each one is a viewer (the default) or an editor.

For example, a council or consistory folder might allow all elders and deacons to view the files, but only the council clerk and chairman to edit them.

Administrator access changes

Church Social administrators no longer have access to every file folder by default. This means sensitive folders — like council or consistory folders — stay private unless access is explicitly granted.

However, administrators can still manage folder permissions when needed (for instance, if a folder ends up with no remaining editors).

New folder descriptions

You can now add an optional description to a file folder. This text appears at the top of the folder's page and is great for adding context or instructions for your members.

File trash improvements

We've also streamlined the file trash:

• The trash is now located in the three-dot menu at the top right of the Files page (it's no longer shown at the bottom of your folder list).
• Trashed files are automatically deleted after six months, helping keep things tidy.

We hope these updates make managing your church's files in Church Social simpler, safer, and more flexible!