Hi,
I need to give download access to a single user for specific files in jDownloads, but I'd like to avoid creating a separate Joomla user group and dedicated access level if possible.
Is there a built-in way in jDownloads to assign download permissions on a per-user basis without modifying the existing ACL structure for the rest of the site?
I'm trying to keep the permission setup as simple as possible and avoid creating additional groups for every individual user who needs special access.
How are others handling this type of requirement?
Thanks for any advice.
Hi
Yes this is available. Please see article 'Private User Access'
https://www.jdownloads.net/documentation?view=article&id=256:single-user-access&catid=32
It is very much simpler if you create just one Joomla User Group called say PrvateUsersUG with Registered UG as its parent. This will serve all of the Private Users. The key actually comes in the View Access being set to the relevant user, but jD does need the appropriate infrastructure to make this work
ColinM
PS I have made some updates to the article which hopefully makes the process simpler.