Errors

This file type is not allowed on your account

Copy-from-public rejected the source file’s MIME/type under the same type policy as uploads.

This file type is not allowed on your account

Copy from public refused the source because its MIME/filename fails isMimeAllowed — same safety idea as This file type is not allowed, with account-framed wording on the copy path only.

Why this happens

The public file’s type is on the hardcoded deny list (or fails the MIME check). Site extension allow/deny may still apply on the next check with the shorter “not allowed” / “blocked” messages.

Diagnose and fix

1. Same as site policy: Allowed / Blocked file extensions under Settings → Files.

2. If direct upload of a similar file works but copy fails, compare the source file’s real name/MIME in admin.

3. Member: copy a different public file, or download and re-upload only if policy allows that type.

4. Admins should not weaken dangerous-type blocks just to unblock one copy.

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