Restricted Folders in Quip

How Restricted Folders Work

When a folder is not restricted (the default), all members of the parent folder can view, edit, and share the contents of the sub-folder. When a folder is restricted, only the users explicitly listed as members of that sub-folder can access it — other parent folder members cannot see it.

Example: A sales team has a shared "Q3 Deals" folder with 20 members. The manager creates a restricted "Executive Briefings" sub-folder within it and adds only the 3 regional directors. The other 17 sales reps cannot see the sub-folder or its contents, even though they are in the parent folder.

How to Create a Restricted Sub-Folder

1. Open the parent folder where you want to create the restricted sub-folder.
2. Click the Compose button and select New Folder. The new sub-folder is initially shared with all members of the parent folder.
3. Open the new sub-folder and click the Share button in the top right.
4. Click Manage to the right of the folder icon in the sharing dialog.
5. Toggle the restriction setting on. The folder is now restricted — only explicitly added members can access it.
6. Add the specific users or groups who should have access and set their permission level.

Toggling Restriction Off

To remove restriction and restore access to all parent folder members, open the folder's Share dialog, click Manage, and toggle the restriction setting off. All parent folder members immediately regain access at the default inherited permission level.

Who Can Create Restricted Folders

Any user with Full Access to the parent folder can create a sub-folder and toggle its restriction setting. Users with only Can Edit access can create sub-folders but cannot change the restriction setting.