Working with secure file storages

After the file storages have been configured, the editor can work normally in the File List module.

To secure individual folders, the editor has two options:

  1. in the folder tree by right-clicking on the folder -> Edit Access

    Screenshot of tree with active context menu, last point is "Edit access rights"

  2. in the module itself via the Edit access button

    Screenshot of module window, "Edit access rights" button hovered

To enable access restrictions only add the frontend user groups, you want to give access. This is default TYPO3 behaviour.

Screenshot of editing access record

After enabling access to specific groups or "Show at any login", the tree shows the set up access to the folder.

Tree view of folders with access given. Small Icon appears on restricted folders

Now you are able to use files as you are working with standard fileadmin. Just include them in your content elements and so on. This extension cares about the correct access and answers with 403 - Auth required, if no access is given.

Feel free to add an 403 error handler to your site configuration to handle access.