# Disable upload and download of files

**URL:** <https://discourse.openondemand.org/t/disable-upload-and-download-of-files/3042>\
**Category:** Get Help\
**Tags:** question\
**Created:** [October 23, 2023, 10:11pm UTC](https://discourse.openondemand.org/t/disable-upload-and-download-of-files/3042 "2023-10-23T22:11:27Z")\
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**Author:** ![dmorand17](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/discourse.openondemand.org/dmorand17/32/1851_2.png) [@dmorand17](https://discourse.openondemand.org/u/dmorand17)\
**Post date:** [October 24, 2023, 1:49pm UTC](https://discourse.openondemand.org/t/disable-upload-and-download-of-files/3042/3 "2023-10-24T13:49:45Z")

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Thanks @jeff.ohrstrom appreciate the update. I found [this](https://discourse.openondemand.org/t/option-to-enable-or-disable-file-transfers-in-the-file-manager-restrict-who-can-upload-or-download-data/2381/2) thread about allowing upload/download permissions by group which I’ve subscribed to those Github issues.

I’m trying to lock down this particular OOD instance to ensure that data resides within the system, and not allow users to upload/download any data. Are there other ways users are achieving this?

Are there details on how to remove the Files app? I checked [this](https://discourse.openondemand.org/t/is-possible-to-restrict-or-limit-the-access-to-the-files-app/2040/9) thread but I’m not able to find the reference to the system installed apps?

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