Mount removable storage devices as read-only¶
Prevent users from writing or modifying files on removable storage devices (i.e. flash disks, mobile phones, cameras).
Type: dconf
Key: /org/gnome/desktop/lockdown/mount-removable-storage-devices-as-read-only
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, 25.04.
Metadata
Element |
Value |
|---|---|
Location |
User Policies -> Ubuntu -> Desktop -> Shell -> LockDown -> Mount removable storage devices as read-only |
Registry Key |
Software\Policies\Ubuntu\dconf\org\gnome\desktop\lockdown\mount-removable-storage-devices-as-read-only |
Element type |
boolean |
Class: |
User |