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9/15/2010 7:51 AM
 
I want to allow only certain user roles the ability to download files from my site.  What I have done is created a download page that only users with the correct role can access.  They then can click on the download link and get the files.  The problem is that anyone can access the download if they happened to know the URL.  I have placed my downloadable content in a folder structure off of the root.  I am not sure if that is best practice, bad practice, etc.  What have others done to resolve this and what can you recommend? 

Lastly, has anyone implemented encrypted URL download links?  If so, can you explain how you accomplished this?  Thanks!

Shaun
 
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9/15/2010 9:40 AM
 
if you want to secure your files within DNN, go to file manager in ADmin menu, create a new folder "secure in file system". place your files inside and use links in rich text editor or other modules using UrlControl. Those links will be displayed using LinkClick.aspx http handler and current user permissions will be validated before the file gets delivered.

Cheers from Germany,
Sebastian Leupold

dnnWerk - The DotNetNuke Experts   German Spoken DotNetNuke User Group

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9/15/2010 1:09 PM
 
Worked perfectly!  Thanks so much for your help!
 
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