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how to block or remove http_referer header?

Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 7:53 am
by Leafgreen
Hi! After my site users click on a link on my site, can I block or remove the http_referer header information sent to the destination site? :?: Many users are asking to remain anonymous. I tell them that some browsers such as Firefox can be config'ed to not pass the http_referer header (and other environment variables), but most don't use FF, or they aren't technical enough. :roll:

Anyway, is there a way I can do it with my website?

Re: how to block or remove http_referer header?

Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 8:48 am
by Mordred
No this is a client-side header. If some users are "asking to remain anonymous", but are not willing to learn to use the software that would help make them so, the only solution is reprogramming them with a large axe ;)

Opera -> F12 -> Enable referrer logging

It doesn't get easier than that.
Unless you count the axe solution :)

Re: how to block or remove http_referer header?

Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 12:48 pm
by Leafgreen
Asking users to install a different browser is not realistic, but thanks anyway.

Re: how to block or remove http_referer header?

Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 4:51 pm
by Mordred
Then there is but one option remaining...
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Re: how to block or remove http_referer header?

Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 5:02 pm
by Leafgreen
no, here's another way!
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