Secure file delivery system?
Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2006 4:06 pm
Hello,
I'm looking for some ideas about implimenting a file delivery system.
The site will allow users to browse from a collection of thousands of files,
and upon selection and purchase, they need to be able to retrieve their
selected file.
I am thinking about storing the files using a filename encryption system, generating
a long filename from their database ID. Then when purchase occurs, the script
will look up the encrypted filename (all files located in the same no-browse directory),
and begin the download.
Is this a good way to do it, or am I overlooking something?
Thank you for your ideas
Kristopher
I'm looking for some ideas about implimenting a file delivery system.
The site will allow users to browse from a collection of thousands of files,
and upon selection and purchase, they need to be able to retrieve their
selected file.
I am thinking about storing the files using a filename encryption system, generating
a long filename from their database ID. Then when purchase occurs, the script
will look up the encrypted filename (all files located in the same no-browse directory),
and begin the download.
Is this a good way to do it, or am I overlooking something?
Thank you for your ideas
Kristopher