Making the File System Control Directory (.zfs) Visible (BUI)

Note:

Setting the .zfs directory to Visible might cause backup software to back up snapshots and clones in addition to live data.
  1. From the Shares menu, select Shares.
  2. Hover over the filesystem, and click the edit icon image showing the edit icon.
  3. Click the Snapshots tab.
  4. Uncheck the Inherit from project box next to Properties, or click the lock icon image showing the lock icon next to .zfs visibility.
  5. Select Visible from the drop-down menu next to .zfs visibility.
  6. Click APPLY to save the changes.

    To make the directory hidden again, return to this page, and select Hidden from the drop-down menu, then click APPLY.