Move local files to secure file storage

What is a local file?

A local file is a file that lives on a specific computer rather than secure file storage.

Common local file locations:

• Desktop

• Documents

• Downloads

Files that are stored on your local computer are not saved to the network or backed up in any way.

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To guarantee that your files are safe, they should be stored in a designated network file share or Google Drive, depending on your department’s preferences.

Option 1 - Save to network drives

• H:/ - Your home directory is your personal file storage and is private to you.

• G:/ - UNLV Health group and department shared file storage

• K:/ - SOM group and department shared file storage

Option 2 - Save to Google Drive

Google Drive is another option for file storage and is backed up constantly. Files in My Drive are private to you unless you choose to share them. Google Shared Drives can be used for departmental/group file sharing.

Learn more about Google Drive