How do I allow a file extension?

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Gordon_Lu, a new moderator, asked how to allow specific file extensions on their Discourse site. Several users clarified that only admins can modify file upload settings via the Site Settings “authorized extensions” and “authorized extensions for staff” — moderators do not have access to these options SaraDev. Don and S_B_2_Go reassured Gordon_Lu that the question was not silly and recommended reaching out to an admin or reviewing the moderation guide. Gordon_Lu thanked everyone and confirmed they would contact the site owner to make the change Gordon_Lu.

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I am a new mod at a Discourse site, and I have never been a mod before. How do I allow a file extension to be posted on our community?

Sorry for the silly question.

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Hello,

I think you can’t do it as a Moderator. Only Admins can change site settings.

As a new Moderator probably you interest the Discourse Moderation Guide :slightly_smiling_face:

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As a mod, you can’t do this..

I am AyProductions, another mod of that Discourse site.

This is not a silly question. It is ok as you are a new mod.

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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.

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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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Thanks a lot everyone. I’ll contact the site owner. Thanks for all your help!