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jDownloads for Joomla 4.x and 5.x => jDownloads 4.0 => General => Topic started by: Lorange on 02.04.2024 20:24:21

Title: Storing the Upload directory outside the web root for better security
Post by: Lorange on 02.04.2024 20:24:21
Hi,

Is it possible to set the 'Upload directory path' (Path settings) outside the web root (and move the folder accordingly)? Or will that create issues with the component (ex: preview files, temporary zip files, etc.)?

Thank you.
Title: Re: Storing the Upload directory outside the web root for better security
Post by: ColinM on 03.04.2024 13:32:13
Hi
Yes it is possible to set a new 'base' location in jD Options-Path Settings tab 'Upload directory path' but this needs to be carefully tested.

Perhaps a better way is setting up .htaccess files and the like as described in article How can I protect my Download folders
Title: Re: Storing the Upload directory outside the web root for better security
Post by: Lorange on 03.04.2024 13:36:41
OK, thank you for the reply.