- 05 Jul 2023
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What are private files?
- Updated on 05 Jul 2023
- 1 minute to read
In Totara, each user has a private files area for uploading and managing a set of files.
The private files area is accessible via Profile > Manage private files... or the Private files block. If the private files repository is enabled by a Site Administrator, it is available as a source within the file picker when selecting files to use in a course.
Private files size limit
The size limit for each user's private files area is set by a Site Administrator.
Site Administrators can do this by navigating to Quick-access menu > Security, then changing the User quota setting.
Next steps
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