# How do I allow a file extension?

**URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-allow-a-file-extension/242439
**Category:** Support
**Created:** [October 20, 2022, 2:48am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-allow-a-file-extension/242439 "2022-10-20T02:48:38Z")
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### Author: ![SaraDev](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/saradev/32/335139_2.png) [@SaraDev](https://meta.discourse.org/u/SaraDev)
#### Post date: [October 20, 2022, 9:09pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-allow-a-file-extension/242439/4 "2022-10-20T21:09:32Z")

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The `authorized extensions` and `authorized extensions for staff` are the two Site Settings that control what types of files can be uploaded on a site.

 ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/meta/original/4X/8/a/3/8a329f820f205877feca8bed4778c27979be6b01.png)

However, as previous mention, these settings are only able to be edited by site admins, and are not accessible to moderators.

If you’re looking to change these settings for your site, you will likely need to contact an admin.

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