Access user for non html files

Hi,

I'm having great success using this class as a basis for protecting my site. I would appreciate any pointers from you how I can protect non-html files (PDF, zips, etc) using this class.

Regards, Jeff

Hello Jeff,

You need to protect a directory with files using a .htacces file.

while using the access_user class you can protect the downloader file: http://www.finalwebsites.com/snippets.php?id=4

while using file functions its possible to open files while the folders are protected with .htaccess (I do the same to protect hot linking of my classes)

I think I understand this but just to be clear............

Use an .htaccess fie to protect the download directory.

Even though there is no communication between php and .htaccess the fact that you will be downloading the file by using the links to the files that you have provided on the page that is protected with access user class it should work correct?

Thanks. If my understanding is correct you have given the first explanation of this that I finally can understand.

Jeff

yes right, a php script acts with the rights of the server admin thats why it's possible.

Thanks Olaf. Worked perfectly. You do have a typo in the code at your site.

$fullPath = $path.$_GET['downnload_file'];

downnload should only have one n.

Best regards, Jeff

Thanks Olaf. Worked perfectly. You do have a typo in the code at your site.

$fullPath = $path.$_GET['downnload_file'];

downnload should only have one n.

Best regards, Jeff

after years I know why this script is not working

thanks man!

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