Allow read in FireStore rules based on timestamp value in document

Question

I want to create a FireStore rule that grantes read privilages to documents after the current date has surpassed a timestamp value in the document.

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Answer 1

firebaser here

I tried the same thing a while ago, and found out it isn't currently possible.

It is possible to allow/deny read to a specific document based on a property of that document.

It is possible to allow a query that filters documents based on a property in that document, but currently that is only possible based on request.auth.

This means that unfortunately your filter currently can't be implemented with security rules. I recommend you file a feature request to chime in.

Update (2018-04-24): this might now be possible with request.time, but I haven't had a chance to test yet. Have a look here.