Can we block certain file types from being uploaded to Teams

Roopak Sahoo 51 Reputation points
2023-12-04T07:06:27.0366667+00:00

Hi All,
Can we block certain file types from being uploaded to Teams.

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  1. JimmySalian-2011 42,511 Reputation points
    2023-12-04T09:07:25.59+00:00

    Hi Roopak,

    I am not sure if this is possible for Teams however you can check this thread and explore on your test lab environment before you can implement on the Prod tenant - https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/sharepoint/sharepoint-online-block-upload-of-specific-file-types/m-p/3905962

    Hope this helps.

    JS

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-12-05T01:48:31.9666667+00:00

    Hi @Roopak Sahoo

    Teams files are essentially saved on OneDrive and SharePoint. There is currently no way to prevent users from uploading specific types of files in Teams.

    To get this feature more quickly, you can send a feedback directly to Microsoft Feedback to add it in future updates.

    Many features of our current products are designed and upgraded based on customers’ feedback. With requirements like this increase, the problem may well be released in the future.

    However, You can prevent users from uploading specific file types when they sync their OneDrive files.

    This setting prevents file types from being uploaded but not downloaded. If users already have blocked file types in their OneDrive, the files will sync to their computer, but any changes they make on their computer won't be uploaded.

    To block uploading of specific file types

    1.Go to Settings in the SharePoint admin center, and sign in with an account that has admin permissions for your organization.

    2.Select Sync.

    Sync settings in the SharePoint admin center

    3.Select the Block upload of specific file types check box.

    4.Enter the file name extensions you want to block, for example: exe or mp3.

    5.Select Save.


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