Apply ACL inheritance to folders and files

If you removed all the access control list (ACL) entries from a folder or file and want to restore inherited entries, you can use the Server app to propagate the parent folder’s ACL. All descendants of the parent folder inherit the propagated ACL.

  1. Select your server in the Server app sidebar, then click Storage.

  2. Select the parent folder of the item whose ACL inheritance you want to restore, then click the Action pop-up menu gear, then choose Propagate Permissions.

  3. Select the Access Control List option, deselect all other options, then click OK.

    Important:  Propagation begins as soon as you click OK, and you can’t undo it. Before clicking OK, make sure you select the folder and permission settings you intend.

See also
Remove a folder’s inherited ACL entries