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Hi!

Using the File Manager, in the Edit File Upload Preferences tab, we can easily set which groups of users can upload files to a certain upload destination. But is there a way to restrict the downloads as well?

I would like to put some files on the server but make them available to download to certain groups only.

Any thoughts on that? Thanks!

I’d recommend the low-tech approach and in your template hide or show dependant on member group id.

{if group_id == "2|4"}
Show links here
{if:else}
You need to be in member group 2 or 4 to view these files
{/if}

http://ellislab.com/expressionengine/user-guide/modules/channel/parameters.html#par_group_id

Thanks for the tip! The problem is, I don’t want people to access the files directly by entering the address in the browser. Is there a way to block the folder completely except for a certain group of users?

From my understanding, you’ll need an extension/module to accomplish that, like this one:

http://ellislab.com/forums/viewthread/94100/

Thanks for the assist, Cheif.

Unfortunately, LinkLocker hasn’t been updated for EE2.1 yet. You could look at Devot-ee.com for any additional third party offerings.