Restrict file extensions

  • Release version: Australia
  • Updated March 12, 2026
  • 1 minute to read
  • Use the glide.ui.strict_content_types to restrict the image file extensions that appear in the UI.

    Before you begin

    Role required: admin

    Procedure

    1. Enter sys_properties.list in the Navigation filter.
    2. Verify that the property does not exist by searching for the property name.
    3. Click New.
    4. Complete the system property using the following table.
      Table 1. File extension system properties
      Field Description
      Name glide.ui.strict_content_types
      Type string
      Value Comma-separated list of acceptable image file names. Use any of the following file types: ico,gif,png,jpg,jpeg,bmp,js,css,htm,html,ogg,mp3,eot,woff,woff2,svg,ttf,swf,cur,map
      Note:
      Any files that use a file extension that is not included in the list of values appear broken in the UI.