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adman_9000
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protecting folder access - 12/19/2004 15:32:14
Hi,
Don't know if this is a simple question to answer or not but here goes..
I'm currently putting together a site which incorporates an open-source php forum and a folder containing images and files uploaded by members which can only be viewed by other members.
I need a way to prevent access to this folder by anyone who isn't logged in to the website. I could probably use htaccess and have htpasswd updated whenever someone new joins but then they'd have to re-enter their details to get into the folder. Or I could put the folder above the root directory & use PHP readfile() to view the files, but would it be a bad idea to have people uploading there?
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Giomanach
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RE: protecting folder access - 12/28/2004 21:01:58
Welcome To Outfront
I'm afraid there is no sure-fire way of doing this. The only possible option would be to use CHMOD, but then that is very restrictive.
Sorry!
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BobbyDouglas
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RE: protecting folder access - 12/28/2004 22:28:13
First thing I would do is turn indexing off on the images folder. Also, why couldn't you just use cookies and give access to the folder through that?
It is like hiding a forum for non registered users. It will be hard to do, and cost quite a bit, but if you really need it, I think it can be done...
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