Disable saving files to disk

Prevent the user from saving files to disk. For example, this would disable access to all applications’ “Save as” dialogs.

  • Type: dconf

  • Key: /org/gnome/desktop/lockdown/disable-save-to-disk

  • Default: false

Note: default system value is used for “Not Configured” and enforced if “Disabled”.

Supported on Ubuntu 20.04, 22.04, 24.04, 24.10.

Metadata

Element

Value

Location

User Policies -> Ubuntu -> Desktop -> Shell -> LockDown -> Disable saving files to disk

Registry Key

Software\Policies\Ubuntu\dconf\org\gnome\desktop\lockdown\disable-save-to-disk

Element type

boolean

Class:

User