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+In this guide we will create a Private files folder for Drupal.
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+* A [[Drupal setup|Setting up Drupal 7]]
+
+## Private folder creation
+
+Create a folder with *www-data* ownership:
+
+```
+$ sudo mkdir /srv/webadmin/cms/sites/default/private
+$ sudo chown www-data:webadmin /srv/webadmin/cms/sites/default/private
+```
+
+Set the new private folder in Drupal settings:
+
+`Administration -> Configuration -> Media`
+
+Then use these setting:
+
+* Private file system path: **sites/default/private**
+* Default download method: **Private local files served by Drupal**
+
+## Setup Nginx
+
+We need to add this rule under the cms virtualhost configuration (/etc/nginx/sites-enabled/cms) under the **server** section:
+
+```
+        # Setup private folder
+        location ^~ /sites/default/private {
+                internal;
+        }
+```
+
+Reload *Nginx*:
+
+```
+$ sudo systemctl reload nginx
+```
+
+References
+----------
+* https://www.drupal.org/node/2709571