Uploading files
NAVIGATION Modules > Automation > Managed Files
SECURITY Automation > View Tasks & Scripts
SECURITY Automation > Edit Tasks & Scripts
VSA 10 has the ability to centrally and securely store and distribute files to devices.
You can upload files to the VSA 10 web application and use the Write File workflow action for common automation tasks such as custom applications installers, font configuration files distribution, and printer drivers. Files are encrypted at rest and in transit, decrypted by the device.
This article describes the process to upload files and use them in the workflows automation.
Overview
From the left navigation menu in VSA 10 , click Automation > Managed Files.
The Managed Files page displays a list of all files uploaded by all users in your environment, sorted by date last modified.
Click any header to sort the displayed records in ascending or descending order by the column's value.
Field | Description |
---|---|
Name | Name of the uploaded file. |
Size | File size of the uploaded file. |
Type | File format of the uploaded file. |
Last Modified Date | Displays when the upload was last modified by a user. |
Hover over any item in the list to access its management options.
How to...

NOTE Files can only be uploaded to the User Defined folder and it's subfolders.
- Navigate to Automation > Managed Files and select a location within the User Defined folder to upload the files to.
- Click Upload File. From your device, select the saved file to be uploaded. The maximum file size that can be uploaded is 500 MB for cloud VSA customers and unlimited for on-premises customers.
- Once selected, the file is successfully uploaded and stored in VSA 10.

Within the Managed Files page, there are three root folders that contain all files:
- Built-in (read-only): Contains default content that is provided with the product.
- Content Packages (read-only): Contains Kaseya created content delivered from packages or templates.
- User Defined: Contains custom content created by product users.
For these folders, it is important to note:
- Two levels of sub-folders can be created within the default User Defined folder.
- The Built-in and Content Packages folders are read-only, but content can be copied to the User Defined folder if it requires customization.
The following folder management tools are available:
- Create Folder
- Edit Folder
- Delete Folder
- Clone
- Copy To or Move To another parent folder.
Expand the a section below to learn more about that folder management tool.

NOTE New folders can only be created within the User Defined folder and within root-level folders within User Defined.
In order to create a folder, complete the following steps:

NOTE Only folders contained within the User Defined folder can be edited.
In order to create a folder, complete the following steps:

NOTE Folders can only be deleted from within the User Defined folder and it's subfolders.
In order to delete a folder, complete the following steps:

The Clone tool allows you to create a copy of a folder with a new name in the same location the original folder is located.
NOTE Folders can only be cloned from within the User Defined folder and it's subfolders.
In order to clone a folder, complete the following steps:
- On the Managed Files page, hover over the folder you wish to copy, click the action menu, and click Clone.
- In the pop-up that appears, create a new name for the cloned folder, then click Clone.
- A confirmation message will appear at the bottom of the page when the folder has been successfully cloned.

The Copy tool allows you to copy folders from anywhere in the Managed Files folder structure and save it to anywhere within the User Defined folder. This is useful if you want to modify any built-in files to better suit your needs.
NOTE Folders can be copied from the Built-In, Content Packages, or User Defined folders, but the copies can only be added to a location within the User Defined folder.
NOTE Folders that have nested subfolders can not be copied to any location except the root of the User Defined folder.
In order to copy a folder to a new location , complete the following steps:
- On the Managed Files page, hover over the folder you wish to copy, click the action menu, and click Copy To.
- In the pop-up that appears, select the location where you want to save the copy, then click Copy.
- A confirmation message will appear at the bottom of the page when the folder has been successfully copied.

The Move To tool allows you to move a folder to a new location.
NOTE Folders can only be moved to locations within the User Defined folder.
NOTE Folders that have nested subfolders can not be moved to any location except within the root of the User Defined folder.
In order to move a folder, complete the following steps:
- On the Managed Files page, hover over the folder you wish to move, click the action menu, and click Move To.
- In the pop-up that appears, select the location you want to move the folder to, then click Next.
- Click Move in the confirmation pop-up that appears to complete the move. If a folder of the same name exists in that location, you will be prompted to rename the folder you are moving.
- A confirmation message will appear at the bottom of the page when the folder has been successfully moved.