# Set User Privileges for Network File Storage

You can grant appropriate privileges via the **User Manager**, so your users can create and manage shares and Network File Storage clusters. Without necessary privileges, they have read-only access and cannot provision changes.

To allow users to create and manage shares, follow these steps:

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**Prerequisite:** Only contract owners and administrators with the necessary privilege can enable Network File Storage.
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1. In the **DCD**, go to **MANAGEMENT** > **Users & Groups**.
2. Select **Groups** tab in the **User Manager** window.
3. [<mark style="color:blue;">Create a Group</mark>](https://docs.ionos.com/sections-test/guides/set-up-ionos-cloud/management/identity-access-management/user-management#create-a-group) or select an existing group to assign relevant privileges.
4. In the **Privileges** tab, select **Access and manage Network File Storage** to allow the group members to create and use Network File Storage.
5. In the **Members** tab, add users to the group that you wish to authorize to use Network File Storage.

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**Note:** You can remove the privileges from the group by clearing the **Network File Storage** checkbox.
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**Result:** Appropriate privilege is granted to the group and the users in the respective group.
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