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2021-08-30 09:59 PM
Whenever i try to send a .exe file in zoom chat it shows a error your account admin has placed restriction on sending certain file types
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2021-08-31 07:46 AM
Hi @gurkaran
It is exactly as the error message states. An admin on your account has restricted the types of files that can be sent through chat. You can try zipping the file and sending it that way, or uploading to a cloud storage service such as Google Drive and provide the link to that file.
2021-08-30 10:10 PM
PLease help
2021-08-31 07:46 AM
Hi @gurkaran
It is exactly as the error message states. An admin on your account has restricted the types of files that can be sent through chat. You can try zipping the file and sending it that way, or uploading to a cloud storage service such as Google Drive and provide the link to that file.
2023-07-19 12:57 PM
I am the admin. How would I change this setting?
2023-09-25 07:30 AM
This guy is asking the real question
@Bort obviously we konw why this is occuring
Why don't you provide steps for Administrators to change this setting?
I cannot find this option anywhere in the Account > Team Chat settings
Please provide steps to change this
2023-09-25 07:42 AM
Hello,
The Zoom support site has the documentation required.
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/8105024497805-Enabling-file-transfer-in-meetings
To enable in-meeting file transfer for all users in the account:
and then click Lock to confirm the setting.
To enable the in-meeting file transfer for your own use:
Regards
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