Quick answer: Click your profile avatar, select Settings, and go to General. Toggle the direct file uploads setting off (gray) to stop all users, including site administrators and the site owner, uploading files directly to projects. Uploads through third-party storage integrations still work. The setting is on by default.

How do I disable direct file uploads in Teamwork.com?


This setting is applied to all users on your site, up to and including site administrators and site owner. 

Click your profile avatar in the top right corner of your site and select Settings from the pop-out menu.

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In the Settings area, go to the General subsection where you will see an option for direct file uploads. This setting is enabled by default.

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If you want to prevent your users from uploading files directly to your projects, toggle the setting off (gray).



When disabled, users will no longer see the green Upload Files button within a project's Files tab.

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Note: This setting only allows/prevents file uploads directly to your projects. Uploads via third party storage integration options will still be allowed even if direct file uploads is disabled.

Toggle the setting on (green) to allow your users to upload files directly to the projects on your site. When enabled, users will be able to upload files to projects without needing to use connected file integrations.


Frequently asked questions

Are direct file uploads on by default?

Yes. The setting is enabled by default.

Does this apply to site administrators?

Yes. It applies to all users, up to and including site administrators and the site owner.

Can users still add files from storage integrations?

Yes. Uploads through third-party storage integrations are still allowed.

What changes for users when it's off?

They no longer see the green Upload Files button in a project's Files tab.