Attachment Checker for Confluence addresses the security aspect to ensure all attachments uploaded are safe and comply with the enterprise security policies. It also assist Confluence admins on disk space issues. The app can 1) block users from uploading dangerous or virus infected files 2) inform users with a comment if the attachment is silently blocked in the backend 3) help to address disk space growth with tools and reports 4) scan for missing attachments that is out of sync with the database 5) identify performance issues coming from very large attachment uploads

1. Attachment Checker
for Confluence
Protect your Confluence against unauthorised attachments

2. Use Case #1
I want to prevent users from uploading dangerous files
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Refer to Which file types are safe for Confluence
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List the extensions you want to allow in the whitelist
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3. Use Case #2
I want to prevent users from uploading virus infected files
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Compatible antivirus command line scanners
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Integrate with a 3rd party virus scanner to scan all attachments uploaded
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4. Use Case #3
To avoid missing attachments, end users should be notified if their attachments are quarantined
Q
The hidden risks of running virus scanners
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Missing file check provides feedback in Confluence when attachment is silently blocked in the backend
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5. Use Case #4
Only special groups can upload very large attachments to avoid disk space wastage
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You can use this to allow only media team users to upload video files
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Set different file size limit for up to 2 user groups, logged in users and anonymous
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6. Use Case #5
I want to set a quota limit for attachments in each Space
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Enable quota check to prevent attachment upload if there is insufficient quota
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7. Use Case #6
I want a report on attachment disk usage per Space
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The Quota Summary provides a report on the disk space allocated, used and available
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In case of discrepancy, admins can trigger a recalculation. The report can also be exported as an Excel file.
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8. Use Case #7
I want to check if there are any missing attachments before/after migration
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Use the Missing Attachment Scanner to find missing attachments
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Refer to How to use Missing Attachment Scanner in Confluence
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9. Use Case #8
I want to keep track of large attachments for housekeeping
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Use the Large Attachment Tracker to track large attachments
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Admins can configure the minimum file size to be considered large
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10. Compatibility
The app also supports
• Table Filter and Charts for Confluence

11. Additional Resources
• Marketplace Listing
• User Guide
• Our Service Desk
We welcome any feedback and suggestions for improvement J

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