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30 Jan 2017, 08:25 AM | #1 |
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Explanation of the new multi-user account system?
I'm not even sure what words to use to describe this.... but although the older Bus/Family membership system is now gone, there is still a system in place for "adding users to an account". Except it's not at all clear to me what this means in practical reality. Is it limited to the new Professional plan? (and I think it's strange that it doesn't have a name that would make it easy to refer to). Clearly, the admin user has some powers over the sub-user accounts. It doesn't look like, e.g., there is any option for shared disk quota.
I am looking for the official explanation of how this system works, including all the details of what is shared among the connected accounts and the limits and restrictions. I'm particularly interested in how private domains work. I would assume that sub-accounts can use domains belonging to the admin. But again.... looking for the full description Tried to search in the help pages but couldn't find it. Thanks. |
30 Jan 2017, 08:55 AM | #2 |
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I am not sure I can answer all your questions, but this may clarify how things work somewhat.
The idea is that the first user created is the administrator. He can add new users. They are all automatically accounts of the same type. (Unlike with the old Family and Business accounts, you cannot mix accounts of different types. They are copying the less friendly G-Suite system that forces a total upgrade of everyone if anyone needs a feature only available at a higher subscription level.) I am nearly sure the administrator (reminder: just the first user created) is the only account that can add and administer domains. The concept of "private" domains does not exist and, indeed, was removed from the older Family and Business account types some time ago. I think, for the most part, if you know how the old Business accounts work, just replace "MasterUser" with "first created user" and you do understand how they work. This is not an "official explanation". |
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In terms of sharing, FastMail allows for Shared Mail folders, Shared Calendars, and Shared Address Books. Address book sharing is controlled by an administrator, while any individual user can share mail folders and calendars. None of this appears to be automatic, however — there's no address book, calendar, or mail folder for the whole family/business group unless you choose to create one. Quote:
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