One Workspace on Basic vs Multiple Workspaces on Pro and Max
This article documents the current plan boundary: Basic supports one Workspace while Pro, Max, and All Access can create multiple independent publication contexts.
What you need to know
- Basic includes Local storage and the first active Workspace. Pro adds FTP/SFTP, multiple Workspaces, advanced permissions, and background continuation. Max/All Access adds Google Drive, OneDrive, Private Connections, Recovery Vault management, and bulk operations.
- A plan gate decides whether a feature exists at the current Effective tier. Joomla access and QCSB permission rules separately decide whether a particular user may use that feature.
Workspace-count boundary
| Effective tier | Workspace behavior |
|---|---|
| Basic | One active Workspace. Use that Workspace to publish the allowed Local storage design within Basic capability. |
| Pro | Multiple Workspaces, enabling separate publication contexts for different Joomla groups/use cases; also adds the advanced permissions/provider capability associated with Pro. |
| Max / All Access | Multiple Workspaces plus Max provider/private/recovery/bulk capabilities. Workspace count itself is no longer the Basic single-Workspace boundary. |
| Downgrade to Basic | Existing additional Workspace configuration is preserved, but the current lower Effective tier governs what can be active/used rather than deleting the extra records. |
Verify the result
- An allowed normal account can open the intended Workspace.
- An account outside the allowed rules cannot use the Workspace/action.
- Connection overrides and source/destination permissions behave exactly as configured.
Important limits and mistakes to avoid
- A successful Super User test does not prove a normal Joomla group has correct Workspace access. Test with the real role.
Troubleshooting
- If an action is missing/denied, check Joomla menu access, Workspace allowed group, Workspace role, custom denies, connection override, and plan gate separately.
Community Discussion
For practical QCSB workflows and discussion with other Joomla site owners, visit the QC Storage Bridge Community. For private support, bug reports, account-specific entitlement issues, or feature requests, use the QuantaCade support system.