Can i restrict a file to direct download.suppose in my domain i am having a upload folder in which i am having a exam.pdf file then it should not be downloaded by accessing url http://www.mydomain.com/upload/exam.pdf . If it is possible then please tell me the way.
daniel36
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Jump to PostIf you are using Apache web server then use an .htaccess file, with this directive:
order allow,deny deny from allput this inside upload directory.
Jump to PostIf you deny direct access then you need a script to display file names and to provide a download option. For example:
<?php $files = glob('./upload/*.*'); print_r($files); # print array ?>
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cereal
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If you are using Apache web server then use an .htaccess file, with this directive:
order allow,deny
deny from all
put this inside upload directory.
daniel36
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Can anyone view files of this folder by iframe.
daniel36
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because it is required. to view in secure way.
cereal
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If you deny direct access then you need a script to display file names and to provide a download option. For example:
<?php
$files = glob('./upload/*.*');
print_r($files); # print array
?>
sDJh
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or
@readfile("./path/to/your/file");
to output the content of these files. Take care that you might want to manipulate the headers for the correct content, name and size.
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