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Bubble private files - file uploader pro

#1

The File Uploader Pro Native Mobile plugin - does this work with Bubble private files on iOS native?

#2

Hi there,

Thanks for your question!

Yes, the File Uploader Pro Native Mobile plugin can be used in this scenario. The standard approach is to upload the file to Bubble’s File Manager using the uploader, and then save the returned file URL/link into a field on a Bubble Thing, for example a file or text field depending on your setup.

After that, you can configure Bubble’s Privacy Rules for the relevant data type to control whether users can access and view those files.

You can find the plugin documentation here:

In short, the usual setup is:

  • Upload the file via the native mobile uploader plugin.
  • Save the uploaded file URL to a Bubble database Thing.
  • Configure Privacy Rules for that Thing/data type to control access.

This is the standard approach users typically follow for this type of use case.

If you have any additional questions, we’ll be happy to respond.

Looking forward to your reply.

Best regards,
Egor Smorodinov
Support Team
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#3

Hi Egor,

Thanks so much for your reply, that’s really helpful.

I’m currently building a native mobile app in Bubble which parents will use to store photos of their children, so I’m trying to properly understand how the privacy side works before I rebuild my upload flow, as privacy and security are obviously extremely important for this type of app.

I just wanted to clarify a couple of things regarding the uploader and Bubble privacy:

  1. When using File Uploader Pro Native Mobile in Bubble Native iOS, if I upload images and save the returned URLs onto a Bubble Thing protected by Privacy Rules, are the uploaded image files themselves publicly accessible if someone obtains the direct file URL?
  2. Or are the files protected/private at the storage level as well?
  3. Is this setup currently working reliably in Bubble Native iOS for multiple image uploads?
  4. Can the uploader be limited to a maximum of 3 image uploads?

Thanks again for your help - really appreciate it.

Thanks so much,

Fay

#4

Hi Fay, @lifetilesapp

Here are the answers to your questions regarding the File Uploader Pro Native Mobile plugin:

1 & 2. Privacy and Storage: The uploader element does not have a built-in privacy feature at the storage level. You are right — if someone obtains the direct file URL, the file itself is publicly accessible, even if the Bubble Thing storing the URL is protected by Bubble’s Privacy Rules.
3. Reliability for Multiple Uploads: Yes, the setup works reliably for multiple image uploads. I have just tested the functionality and can confirm there are no issues. You can review the setup in our demo editor here: zeroqode-native-demo-04 | Bubble Editor
4. Upload Limits: Yes, the uploader can be limited to a maximum of 3 images. Additionally, you can limit the total image size and define the picker source. You can find more details on these configurations in our documentation here: File Uploader Pro Native Mobile

Let me know if you have any other questions.

Best regards,
Egor Smorodinov
Support Team
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