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How do document permissions work in LockRoom?

LockRoom has four permission levels: View Watermarked, Download Watermarked, View Original, and Download Original. Each level is set per buyer group, per folder, and per file. Watermarked previews are the default; original downloads happen only when you grant them.

Step by step

  1. Open the room and select a buyer group.
  2. Set the group's default level: View Watermarked, Download Watermarked, View Original, or Download Original.
  3. Override the default on specific folders or individual files where needed.
  4. Sensitive folders can stay hidden from a group entirely.
  5. Changes apply immediately and every permission change is recorded in the audit log.

Related

How do watermarks work in LockRoom? How do I export the audit log from LockRoom? How do I invite buyers to a LockRoom data room? See all questions at the LockRoom help index, or start a free 14 day trial at lockroom.com/pricing.

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