Drupal 8 - How to show view user data to owner user only

Introduction to Problem

I have some data related to users. For example: which are the files users have downloaded. This information is private to user. I wanted to show users their history of activities. Views are fantastic module to create a view block for this kind of purpose. I configured it to show data I wanted, and show it on user profile page.

But, the issue now is, everybody can see everybody’s data. The objective was to show user data to current logged-in user only. ANd, the data must belong to him only.

Its not like User-A should be able to see User-B data.

Solution

• In your view, click on Advanced, then Add a Relationship

• Search for Author. Add it.

• After selecting, on next screen. Click on Require this relationship

• Add a Filter. Search for Current user. Note: This field will be visible only when you have added Relationship, as mentioned above

• Select relationship of author, which you just created in above steps.

  • In Operator, select Is equal to
  • On right hand side, under option Is the logged in user, select Yes

Save the view. Thats it. Note: This post does not include which fields to show, on which page to show.

Enjoy…