MacDrop

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Active research
Other McMaster researchers
Laptop/Desktop computer
Under 100 GB
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Description

MacDrop is a web service to store and transfer files. It can be used to send personal identifiable information securely.  It can be used to send large attachments that cannot otherwise be sent via email. MacDrop is only available to Faculty of Health Sciences users.

Security

Medium and High risk data must be manually encrypted before being uploaded to MacDrop.

Storage Available

2 GB +

Cost

Free for FHS, Above 2 GB costs extra

File size limits

n/a

Backup details

Ongoing real-time sync. Versions are kept indefinitely so long as versions don’t exceed 50% of user’s quota.

Data hosting location

McMaster Health Science Centre

Sharing capabilities

Users are able to log in to a webpage to upload, download and share files securely with other users.

Example use case

Sharing a file that is too large to email. 

Website

MacDrop: https://macdrop.mcmaster.ca

Documentation: https://www.csu.mcmaster.ca/service-catalogue/network-and-communications/macdrop 


 

Contact

Graig Kelly

905-525-9140 ext. 22094

gkelly@mcmaster.ca

How to get started

FHS users can simply login with MacID and password.

Technical Complexity

Low

Access protocol

Web portal

Summary
Web service to store and transfer files

MacDrive

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Active research
Backup
Other McMaster researchers
Non-specific individuals with a shared link
Public
Laptop/Desktop computer
Mobile device
Under 100 GB
100 GB to 1 TB
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MacDrive is a customized McMaster version of Seafile, which is an open source EFSS (Enterprise File Synchronization and Sharing) solution, similar to Dropbox.  It allows people and teams to store files on a central server and access them via a web interface or client on a device. These can be desktops, laptops, and mobile devices. All copies are automatically synchronized whenever one of the copies is modified. Files are easily accessible, and can be quickly and securely shared.

Security

MacDrive 'Libraries' or folders can be encrypted online and locked with a password. Data downloaded to a device is stored unencrypted. Medium and High risk data must be manually encrypted before being uploaded to MacDrive.

Storage Available

300 GB

Cost

Free for staff & faculty, students must be invited.

File size limits

n/a

Backup details

Ongoing real-time sync. 4-month version history. Full Library restore through UTS.

Data hosting location

Replicated clusters in Gilmour Hall and JHE

Sharing capabilities

Files and folders can be shared with other MacDrive users or MacDrive groups, with differing levels of permissions. Files and folders can also be shared externally with links for download. Folders can be set up so that files can be uploaded by non-users.

Example use case

Research participants, interviewers, or data collecters can upload documents to an encrypted folder without having access to the rest of the folder's contents. 

Website

MacDrive: https://macdrive.mcmaster.ca/

Documentation: https://goo.gl/AvRGwx 

Contact

MacDrive is administered by UTS

How to get started

Faculty & Staff must request access by contacting UTS. Student accounts can be requested by their supervisor by contacting UTS.

Technical Complexity

Low

Access protocol

Web portal, Seafile apps provides desktop syncing integration for Mac, Windows, and Linux as well as mobile apps for Android and iOS.

Summary
File Synchronization and Sharing solution
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