Help Desk

iFolder Tutorial

To use iFolder, you must first download the client and set it up on your workstation. The client can be downloaded at jrcb-if3.byu.edu

It is a good idea to close all programs prior to installing iFolder because your computer must restart as part of the installation.

Once you have downloaded the file, begin installation by double clicking the icon.

Before the installation of iFolder begins, Microsoft's .Net framework must be installed. If you already have the framework installed, the .Net installation will be bypassed and the iFolder installation will begin automatically.


.Net Installation

Click Run when this box appears

Select I agree on the License Agreement and click Install

You will be prompted to restart your computer when the .Net installation is complete. Click restart. When the computer has restarted, the installation of iFolder will begin automatically.


iFolder Installation

  • Select the setup language and click the OK button.
  • Click the next button on the first installation screen.
  • You can choose to enter your Name and Organization on the next screen however it is not required. Click the next button when you are finished.
  • If you want to change the installation location, click the change button and navigate to the location where you would like to install the iFolder to. Click Next.
  • Click Install to install iFolder.
  • When iFolder has finished installing, click the Finish button. You will then be prompted to restart your computer. You don't have to restart immediately, however you must restart the computer in order to use the program.

When your computer has restarted, there will be an iFolder icon in your system tray next to the clock as well as an entry in your start menu. Open the iFolder client by navigating to the entry in the start menu or by double-clicking the entry in the system tray.

  • With the iFolder open, choose Edit -> Preferences from the menu at the top of the screen

  • Click the AccountsTab
  • Click the NewButton
  • Enter the appropriate information into the boxes below. Server: jrcb-if.byu.edu
    Username: the username that you use to log-in to your computer
    Password: the password that you use to log-in to your computer
    - If you have any problems with these settings, please contact the Helpdesk
  • Check the Remember Password box
  • Click the OK box

Now that iFolder is set-up you can right-click any folder on you computer and choose the option Convert to an iFolder. It is not likely that you will notice much happening with your computer as the folder is being converted, however, all of the data in the iFolder is being uploaded to the iFolder server.

Once all of the information is uploaded you can access your information from virtually anywhere using the iFolder web interface.

If you find that you are having difficulty synchronizing your information to the server, return to the accounts page to ensure that you are still logged in. If you are not, click the 'Log In' button.

To access the web interface, enter the address jrcb-if.byu.edu/ifolder in your browser. Enter your username and password and you will then be able to access all of your files from the web interface.