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element-hq · Oct 30, 2024 · 0f65bcc · 0f65bcc
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+Set `enable_authenticated_media` to `true` by default. In a future release of Synapse, this option will be removed and become always-on.
diff --git a/docs/usage/configuration/config_documentation.md b/docs/usage/configuration/config_documentation.md
@@ -1887,7 +1887,7 @@ Config options related to Synapse's media store.
 
 When set to true, all subsequent media uploads will be marked as authenticated, and will not be available over legacy
 unauthenticated media endpoints (`/_matrix/media/(r0|v3|v1)/download` and `/_matrix/media/(r0|v3|v1)/thumbnail`) - requests for authenticated media over these endpoints will result in a 404. All media, including authenticated media, will be available over the authenticated media endpoints `_matrix/client/v1/media/download` and `_matrix/client/v1/media/thumbnail`. Media uploaded prior to setting this option to true will still be available over the legacy endpoints. Note if the setting is switched to false
-after enabling, media marked as authenticated will be available over legacy endpoints. Defaults to true (previously false).
+after enabling, media marked as authenticated will be available over legacy endpoints. Defaults to true (previously false). In a future release of Synapse, this option will be removed and become always-on.
 
 Example configuration:
 ```yaml