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Stop direct downloads

Posted: Fri Jul 02, 2004 10:14 pm
by CraigB
We have a download page that requires a log-in to download the files. What I need to know, is there a way we can use some script to keep people from downloading the file directly if they just happen to guess the direct path to it.

Let's assume we have our files in a subfolder called "downloads" and the file is called "gaming_software.zip". To go through the website they have to create a membership, but lets say they type in http://www.mydomain.com/downloads/gaming_software.zip and the file starts the download. Basically bypassing having to sign up for an account. Is there a script I can put in this subfolder that won't allow a direct download like that?

Any help would be appreciated

Posted: Fri Jul 02, 2004 10:35 pm
by feyd
previous threads:

Posted: Fri Jul 02, 2004 11:03 pm
by CraigB
Thanks feyd, the second link which had a link to hotlinking was exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for the link

CB