About this user guide
This user guide is a comprehensive manual for effective use of the classic M-Files Desktop and M-Files Admin. It includes detailed, step-by-step instructions for the core functionalities of M-Files, covering both everyday use and system administration tasks.
In addition to this user guide, there are separate guides available for M-Files Web, M-Files Hubshare, and M-Files Manage, each designed to help users get the most value out of these products. You can find all the user guides from M-Files Empower.
Other useful resources
Refer to the Product Support section in M-Files Community for a full list of useful resources for users, admins, and developers.
In M-Files Community, you can interact with other users, ask questions, share tips and best practices, and ask help from M-Files experts.
Technical product documentation
Among many other topics, M-Files Empower includes product guides for administrators who set up and manage M-Files solutions or need technical information about the product. The product guides give configuration instructions for the official M-Files add-ons and extensions.
The product guides tell you everything you need to know to set up and maintain an M-Files environment best suited for your organization. The product guides give detailed instructions and information about a wide range of topics, such as collaboration, compliance, connectors, intelligence services, M-Files clients, searches and indexing, security, permissions, authentication, server installation and maintenance, and user synchronization.
In M-Files Empower, you can also explore support articles for useful tips, recommendations, and answers to previously asked questions. If you need more help with your question, contact our customer support or your M-Files reseller.
If you are a developer or an M-Files system administrator, visit M-Files Developer Portal to find guides, tutorials, and samples for software development.