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# User File Uploads **(FREE)**
> - In GitLab 14.8 and later, [authorization checks are enforced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/26781) on media uploads. This change is being [rolled out incrementally](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/352291) on GitLab.com in 14.9.
Images that are attached to issues, merge requests, or comments
do not require authentication to be viewed if they are accessed directly by URL.
This direct URL contains a random 32-character ID that prevents unauthorized
