Method, device and apparatus for reading video file, and computer storage medium

The invention discloses a method, device and apparatus for reading video file, and computer storage medium, which can realize the function that only a specific user is allowed to read the video file in a specific period of time, and improve the accuracy of the right management of the video file. The method comprises: receiving a video file reading request carrying information of a first time period, wherein the video file reading request is used for instructing a first user to request reading of the video file of the first time period; Searching for a directory item index that temporally intersects the first time period among all stored directory item indexes, wherein the directory item index includes a restriction flag for indicating whether or not a video file is restricted from being accessed; determining a time period which is read by the first user in the first time period according to a restriction flag included in the directory item index; based on the determination result, outputting a video file of a