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jDownloads for Joomla 4.x and 5.x => jDownloads 4.x - (This is the current version!) => General => Topic started by: bloriner681 on 22.06.2026 06:44:22

Title: Per-User Download Permissions Without Creating Custom ACL Groups?
Post by: bloriner681 on 22.06.2026 06:44:22
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.