RocketChat / RocketChat/Rocket.Chat

Sent Files cannot be opened from Desktop App

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Description

Cannot open files with rocket chat desktop app. On mobile it is okay.

Description:

it shows:
Access to rocket.selfip.com was denied
You don't have authorization to view this page.
HTTP ERROR 403

Steps to reproduce:
Expected behavior:
Actual behavior:
Server Setup Information:
  • Version of Rocket.Chat Server: 6.4.3
  • Operating System: Ubuntu Server 64 bit 22.04.3 LTS
  • Deployment Method:
  • Number of Running Instances:
  • DB Replicaset Oplog:
  • NodeJS Version: 14.21.3
  • MongoDB Version: 5.0.21
Client Setup Information
  • Desktop App or Browser Version: Desktop App
  • Operating System: Windows 11 Pro
Additional context
Relevant logs:

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Research direction

Start by reproducing file opening in the Rocket.Chat Desktop App on Windows 11 against the listed Rocket.Chat Server 6.4.3 setup, comparing the failing desktop behavior with mobile. Check the desktop file-opening entry point and relevant server or browser logs; done means sent files open successfully without the reported HTTP 403.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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