What’s the difference between the old Egnyte (CFS) plan and the new Egnyte Starter platform?
Egnyte Starter is the newer version of the service. It keeps the familiar day-to-day experience (store, share, and collaborate on files), but adds better organisation and tighter control — helping teams work faster and reducing risk as the business grows.
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Although Egnyte Starter includes a range of newer features, for most businesses it really comes down to three practical improvements: it’s easier to work with day-to-day company data, projects stay better organised through Project Folders, and there’s a stronger level of built-in cyber security around your files.
Easier to work with your company data
Less admin, fewer password headaches – staff can sign in using Microsoft 365 or Google, making onboarding/offboarding simpler and reducing access issues. Technical web page - Configure Egnyte for Single sign-on.

Improved Cyber Security for your company data
More peace of mind – clearer visibility and smarter alerts if something looks unusual, helping problems get spotted early before they disrupt the business.
- Earlier warning signs for unusual sign-ins
- Stronger protection against malicious files
- Tighter control over access and sharing
- Improved visibility of account and file activity
- Better security for external links and shared content
Better project organisation
Project Folders let you manage work more like a structured list (think “spreadsheet-style” control) rather than a messy folder tree, making it easier to track status, stay consistent, and find what matters quickly.
- set consistent folder structures for projects
- add “status” and keep things tidy
- filter and quickly find what matters
- keep external sharing organised without losing control
- More information here on Project Folders

For me, enabling staff to filter folders using Project Folders feature could lead to operational improvements simply by reducing the noise to focus on what is important for your business. Enabling sign on via Microsoft 365 just makes it easier for staff too. - Jamie, Director
For further reading you download Egnyte PDF on Starter Package
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