Media

Block Video Uploads

Prevent users from uploading video files to media library to save storage space, reduce bandwidth usage, and enforce media policies for hosting efficiency

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Key Features

Prevent users from uploading video files to media library to save storage space, reduce bandwidth usage, and enforce media policies for hosting efficiency

  • Video upload blocking
  • Server space conservation
  • Bandwidth protection
  • Configurable file type restrictions

Real-World Use Cases

Bandwidth Management

Prevent users from uploading large video files to shared hosting with limited bandwidth, forcing them to use YouTube or Vimeo instead.

Storage Space Control

Block video uploads on sites nearing storage limits to preserve space for essential images and documents.

Performance Protection

Prevent page load slowdowns from self-hosted videos by requiring all videos be embedded from external platforms.

How to Use

Activate the module to prevent video file uploads. Configure which video formats to block in the module settings.

Benefits & Impact

Time Savings

Automates manual tasks and streamlines your workflow

Performance Boost

Enhances overall site functionality

Better UX

Enhances media handling and optimization

Easy Maintenance

Simple setup with minimal ongoing maintenance

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