Frequently Asked Questions About IFS (Institutional File System)

• What is IFS?
• How do I get an IFS home directory?
• Can I get to IFS via the web?
• What is the IFS host name?
• How do I publish a web page using my IFS home directory?
• How do I find out how much IFS space I have left?
• How do I get more IFS space?
• How do I connect to IFS?
• How do I get IFS space for a class, group, or campus organization?
• How do I give someone access to a group directory so they can make changes to the group's web pages?
• How do I access backups of my files in IFS?
• How do I control access to my files (set permissions) in IFS?
• How is IFS organized?
• What does the error message "Remote scp disabled on this host" mean?
• My question about IFS isn't in this list. Who can I ask for help?

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