cheniki_21Original post
Web Developer
Hi, i'm facing an issue regarding appwrite file permission, i have a web app that allows the user to download a file from the appwrite strorage, for that purpose i set up an api key with the permission to read the files and buckets,
when trying to download a file, this error pops up:
{"message":"The current user is not authorized to perform the requested action.","code":401,"type":"user_unauthorized","version":"1.4.9"}
btw, when i'm signed-in into the appwrite, it downloads the file properly, but if i'm signed out (which should be the case for all users) i won't download and the above message appears
FYI: the appwrite is installed within our VPS server
Summary
User is facing an issue with appwrite file permission. They have set up an API key with read access to files and buckets. When trying to download a file, they get an "unauthorized" error. The error only occurs if the user is signed out. The appwrite is installed on their VPS server.
Solution: API keys cannot be used with the front-end SDK. Grant access to anyone on the files so they don't require being logged in. This will allow users to download files even when signed out.