How can I audit file server permissions across multiple shares?

NTFS Permissions Auditor allows you to scan multiple file shares simultaneously, discover shares automatically, and consolidate permission information into a single report, saving hours of manual work.

Does NTFS Permissions Auditor show permissions by user or by folder?

Both. NTFS Permissions Auditor provides two main views: a folder-centric view showing all users with access to specific locations, and an account-centric view showing all folders a specific user or group can access.

Can NTFS Permissions Auditor detect changes in permissions over time?

Yes, the Pro version includes change reports that compare permission states between audits, highlighting additions, removals, and modifications to help you track unauthorized changes or document approved modifications.

NTFS Permissions Auditor Tool - Audit File Server Permissions in 60 Seconds

Last updated: October 2025 | Version 25.6.10

NTFS Permissions Auditor scans your entire file server and shows exactly who can access what - no PowerShell scripts needed.

Fact: 73% of companies have stale permissions from ex-employees

⚠️ Average company has 237 folders with wrong permissions

Free version
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Pro version
Starting from just $299

✓ No Admin Rights Needed | ✓ 7-Day Free Trial | ✓ Used by 2,000+ IT Teams

Audit Your Entire File Server in 3 Simple Steps

No scripts. No complex setup. Just results in minutes.

1

Select What to Audit

Pick specific folders or auto-discover all network shares. Works with local drives, network paths, and DFS.

✓ Auto-detects all shares

2

Click "Audit"

That's it. No configuration needed. Scans permissions for all users, groups, and nested memberships automatically.

✓ 1,000 folders/minute

3

Get Instant Insights

See who has access to what. Filter by user, permission level, or folder. Export to Excel, PDF, or HTML for compliance.

✓ One-click reports

Manual PowerShell Method

Write scripts, parse ACLs, format outputs

Time: 3-4 hours

NTFS Permissions Auditor

Load, click, done

Time: Under 5 minutes

Download size: 16 MB | Works offline | No installation to servers

Why IT Teams Choose NTFS Permissions Auditor

Common Permission Audit Tasks	Using PowerShell Scripts	Using NTFS Permissions Auditor
Audit 10 file shares	3-4 hours + errors	5 minutes
Generate compliance report	Complex scripting needed	One-click export
Track permission changes	Not possible	✓ Built-in comparison

Key features

🚀 5-Minute Setup

No server installation, no database, no agents. Just run and audit.

📊 One-Click Reports

Export to Excel, PDF, CSV for compliance audits instantly.

🔍 Find Hidden Access

Discover nested group permissions others miss.

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Free vs Pro version

	Free version	Pro version
Audit an unlimited number of directories
Folder tree view
Account view
Export reports to CSV, Excel (XLSX), HTML, XML and PDF files
Customize export fields
Advanced filtering during audit
Advanced filtering after audit
Automatic audit result storage
Change reports - compare two audit results and see what has changed
Guaranteed updates and bug fixes
Priority customer support
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Pricing

Individual license

$299

Full Pro version functionality
Just for you. Use it on your PC. Share reports, not the software.

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Company license

$1099

Full Pro version functionality
For the whole team. Everyone in your company can use it.

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Consultant/MSP license

$1349

Full Pro version functionality
For companies that help others. Use it everywhere, by all your employees.

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Featuring Some of Our Pro Version Users

NTFS Permissions Auditor: No-Nonsense file system security auditing and reporting.
Albus Bit NTFS Permissions Auditor is a lightweight, easy-to-use permissions analysis tool that helps you enforce the IT security principle of least privilege.
--Timothy Warner,
Microsoft Cloud and Datacenter MVP from Nashville, TN
(Source)

NTFS Permissions Auditor is very good product.
--Yogesh, Cytel

Software Requirements

Supports Windows OS Windows operating system starting from Windows 7 and above (including Windows 11 and Windows Server 2022).
Microsoft .NET Desktop Runtime 8 (LTS) - here is how to install .NET on Windows and here is the download link.