System Overview
An M-Files system consists of these components:
- A server computer (or multiple servers) with the M-Files Server component that contains the vaults
- M-Files clients used to show and edit the vault-stored information with the end-users' devices
You can access vaults with these methods:
- Install M-Files Desktop on your device.
- Access M-Files Web with a web browser.
- Use the M-Files mobile apps for iOS and Android.
M-Files clients (on the left) are used for accessing M-Files Server (in the center), which manages the vaults (on the
right).This is a high-level description of the M-Files system: The clients on the left access the server computer (center of the image), which manages one or more vaults (on the right). Alternatively, M-Files Server and the vaults can be located on a cloud-based server (see M-Files Deployment Options).
You can edit server settings and the vault structure with M-Files Admin. With M-Files Desktop Settings, you can add, remove and edit vault connections. For more information about using M-Files Web and the mobile applications, see the topics Accessing M-Files Web and Accessing M-Files Mobile.