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Hiding Files...

by Vladutz
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hello,

Just wondering if anyone has any good suggestions of where to put things like product download pages and links so that people can't get to them unless they purchase. I know to hide them in a folder thats got a random name but surely there are better options out there.

What about things like free content...say I'm sending a free video or report to people on my list...again I could put it in a randomly named folder but it still seems like a risky place to put stuff in that you want people to only access if they paid for it or as time goes by and they get the appropriate follow up message (I don't want them to just download all my free offers if they find the folder from the start and then unsubscribe).

Thank you :0)
#files #hiding
  • Profile picture of the author rainman
    Amazon Web Services

    E-junkie Shopping Cart for selling downloads & tangible goods

    DLGuard - Download page protector, create expiring download links
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  • Profile picture of the author Belgin Fish
    what I would do is simply password protect a directory then after the sale email them the password and username to it.
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  • Profile picture of the author Vladutz
    Thanks,

    rainman you mentioned AWS...I'm actually a S3 customer but I don't know how to use it to secure download files...Any ideas?

    cheers
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    • Profile picture of the author Dan C. Rinnert
      One option would be to keep the files in a directory with a random filename. Then, periodically change the name of the directory. You could also keep two such directories and alternate renaming so that you don't end up renaming one before a signup has had a chance to download the file.

      A better option would be to use something like DLGuard.
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      • Profile picture of the author Shaun OReilly
        For paid downloads, I'd recommend placing your files
        within a folder that is not accessible via the web,
        i.e. above the public_html folder.

        Then use a script such as DLGuard or Rapid Action Profits
        to only allow people who have paid for the item to actually
        get access to the files.

        (These programs act as a bridge between the legitimate
        paying customer and the files in the non web-accessible
        folder).

        I wouldn't worry about over-complicating things to protect
        free report downloads etc.

        Dedicated to mutual success,

        Shaun
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  • Profile picture of the author Vladutz
    Cheerz guys, great suggestions...Hey Shaun which part of the UK you from?
    I'm in between places at the mo (UK & Romania) but unfortunatly I'm in Romania at the mo...I say unfortunaly because we've just been hit by 38 degres in the shade (bloody hell). Still its nice just a bit too nice. My computer doesn't like it that's for sure. ;0)
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