Plan Feature Gates vs Joomla and Workspace Permissions
This article explains that plan entitlement answers whether a capability exists while Joomla access, Workspace groups, roles, overrides, and current server-side authorization independently determine whether a particular user may perform it.
What you need to know
- Basic includes Local storage and the first active Workspace. Pro adds FTP/SFTP, multiple Workspaces, advanced permissions, and background continuation. Max/All Access adds Google Drive, OneDrive, Private Connections, Recovery Vault management, and bulk operations.
- A plan gate decides whether a feature exists at the current Effective tier. Joomla access and QCSB permission rules separately decide whether a particular user may use that feature.
- An explicit deny wins over allow, and no applicable allow means denied.
- Frontend button visibility is only guidance. QCSB rechecks authorization server-side and rejects forged Workspace/location/item references.
Three separate questions
| Question | Authority |
|---|---|
| 1. Is the feature in the current Effective tier? | Plan/entitlement gate. |
| 2. Can the user reach the Joomla route? | Joomla menu/view access and authentication. |
| 3. May this user perform this QCSB action here? | Workspace group role, custom rule, connection override, ownership, direction, and server-side authorization. |
Verify the result
- An allowed normal account can open the intended Workspace.
- An account outside the allowed rules cannot use the Workspace/action.
- Connection overrides and source/destination permissions behave exactly as configured.
Important limits and mistakes to avoid
- A successful Super User test does not prove a normal Joomla group has correct Workspace access. Test with the real role.
Troubleshooting
- If an action is missing/denied, check Joomla menu access, Workspace allowed group, Workspace role, custom denies, connection override, and plan gate separately.
Community Discussion
For practical QCSB workflows and discussion with other Joomla site owners, visit the QC Storage Bridge Community. For private support, bug reports, account-specific entitlement issues, or feature requests, use the QuantaCade support system.