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Introduction
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The extension **fp-fileprotector** allows you to restrict access to file
storages in TYPO3 and define granular access rules for individual files
and folders.

Access can be restricted based on the following conditions:

*   **Frontend status:** Is a user logged in on the frontend?

    *   Check for membership in specific user groups.
    *   Check for specific individual users.

*   **Backend status:** Is a user logged in to the backend?