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"en/user-manual/engagement-analytics"
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---
title: "Block Resource Downloads"
description: "Control whether users can download uploaded Knowledge Base files and AI-generated resources."
icon: download
---

Zylon lets administrators control downloads separately for **uploaded Knowledge Base files** and **AI-generated resources**. This helps organizations meet data-handling, compliance, and information-governance requirements while continuing to let users work with the content in Zylon.

<Warning>
Blocking downloads reduces the ways users can export content from Zylon; it does not remove their access to content they are otherwise allowed to view. Consider this setting alongside project membership, roles, and your organization's data-handling policies.
</Warning>

![Workspace Settings showing the Advanced Settings download controls.](/images/user-manual/block-resource-downloads.png)

## Enable or block downloads

Only Workspace administrators can change these settings.

1. Select the **Workspace name** in the upper-right corner.
2. Select **Settings**.
3. Under **Advanced Settings**, set either or both download controls.
4. Select **Save**. The change applies across the Workspace.

The settings are enabled by default. Turn a setting off to block that category of downloads.

## What each setting controls

Turn on the setting shown in the table to allow the corresponding download action. Turning it off blocks that action throughout the Workspace. **✓** means the setting controls the action; **✕** means it does not.

| Download action | **Allow to download files in the Knowledge Base** | **Allow to download generated content** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Download an original file retained in a Knowledge Base | ✓ | ✕ |
| Download a source file from a chat citation or source panel | ✓ | ✕ |
| Download a source file from an AI Document's source details | ✓ | ✕ |
| Open a PDF preview that requires the original Knowledge Base file | ✓ | ✕ |
| Download an AI-generated file from chat | ✕ | ✓ |
| Download a generated code block, CSV, or table result from chat | ✕ | ✓ |
| Export an AI Document as PDF or DOCX | ✕ | ✓ |

Users can still view processed Knowledge Base content, citations, AI responses, and AI Documents when the relevant download setting is disabled, provided they otherwise have access. Non-download actions, such as reporting an issue, also remain available.

## Important considerations

- These are Workspace-wide controls. They apply to all projects in the Workspace once the settings are saved.
- Enabling Knowledge Base file downloads does not grant extra access. Users must also have access to the project and the relevant **Download Files** project permission.
- Disabling a setting also blocks the corresponding download actions through the Zylon API; it is not limited to hiding buttons in the Workspace interface.
- Blocking downloads does not change access to external links supplied by a connected source. Apply the source system's own sharing and download policies where needed.
- Review the settings regularly with your security or compliance team, especially before adding sensitive source material or enabling document exports.
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