how can I remove files from a blacklist, and where is this black list

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some of my files have been moved to a blacklist, may be due to network time out, or due to disk space overflow or may be due to exceed maximum file size. In any case, I would like to be the master of my “blacklist” and not the slave of the system. Where do I get admittance to the blacklist and how can I edit itb (sorry,maybe this subject has been covered by another post, but I didn’t understand a word from what was written there.) I am only an normal user, so please help me in simple words and simple procedures. Thank you. Andreas

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This from some research I’ve found on your request via perplexity Ai.

To manage files blacklisted by ownCloud, follow these steps:

Understanding the Blacklist

  • Blacklisted files are those deemed potentially harmful or problematic for the ownCloud environment (e.g., .htaccess files) or files that exceed certain limits like size or storage capacity[1][5].
  • These files are not synced, viewed, or processed by ownCloud, and their blacklist status is typically defined in configuration files such as config.php on the server[1][5].

Locating and Editing the Blacklist

  1. Server Configuration (config.php):

    • If you have access to the server, blacklisted files are defined in the config.php file.
    • To modify the blacklist, locate this file (usually under owncloud/config/) and edit the blacklisted_files array to remove or add entries[1][5].
    • Example:
      'blacklisted_files' => [
    '.htaccess',
    'example_file.txt'
],
    • After making changes, restart your ownCloud server for the updates to take effect.

  2. Sync Journal Database (.csync_journal.db):

    • The blacklist for syncing issues is stored locally in a SQLite database file called .csync_journal.db in your sync directory[2][4].
    • To clear this list:
      • Stop the ownCloud client.
      • Delete the .csync_journal.db file.
      • Restart the client to recreate a fresh sync journal[2].

  3. Ignored Files Editor (Desktop Client):

    • If you’re using the ownCloud desktop app, some ignored patterns are stored in sync-exclude.lst. This file can be edited manually to adjust ignored patterns[3].
    • Locate this file in your desktop app directory and modify it as needed.

Troubleshooting

  • If files remain blacklisted after adjustments:
    • Ensure no server-side restrictions (like maximum file size limits) are causing the issue. Check settings like php.ini for upload limits[4].
    • Debug logs may provide hints about why specific files are blacklisted. Enable debugging on your server to investigate further[4].

Note for Normal Users

If you do not have administrative access to the server or cannot locate these files, contact your system administrator for assistance. They can modify configuration files or clear sync databases on your behalf.