diff --git a/modules/system/models/File.php b/modules/system/models/File.php
index 7fe8f0d34..fb501bba1 100644
--- a/modules/system/models/File.php
+++ b/modules/system/models/File.php
@@ -17,14 +17,18 @@ class File extends FileBase
      */
     protected $table = 'system_files';
 
-    //
-    // Configuration
-    //
+    /**
+     * If working with local storage, determine the absolute local path.
+     */
+    protected function getLocalRootPath()
+    {
+        return Config::get('filesystems.disks.local.root', storage_path().'/app');
+    }
 
     /**
      * Define the public address for the storage path.
      */
-    public function getPublicDirectory()
+    public function getPublicPath()
     {
         $uploadsPath = Config::get('cms.uploadsPath', '/storage/app/uploads');