Downloads’ security problem

  • Resolved iret1

    (@iret1)


    5 years, 6 months ago

    I downloaded the Music Store plugin and I love it! The problem? All songs are uploaded to the WP media library. They are NOT protected. They can be accessed by a direct link, I tried. They will be indexed by search engines.

    I watched your videos for the basic and premium versions and both involve uploading songs to the WP media library.

    I checked and I know that Music Store Download’s folder is protected by the .htaccess file. Unfortunately, the uploaded songs – whether one uses the free or paid version! – are NOT stored there.

    What to do?! Upload the songs manually – by FTP – to the Music Store Download’s folder? After all, no one will buy songs that are easily accessible for free. Please help!

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  • Plugin Author codepeople

    (@codepeople)

    Hello @iret1

    You simply should to upload a .htaccess file to the “/wp-content/uploads” directory with the code:

    
<FilesMatch "\.(mp3|wav|oga|ogg)$">
Deny from All
</FilesMatch>

    More information in the following link to the FAQ page of the plugin:

    https://musicstore.dwbooster.com/faq#q15

    Best regards.

    Thread Starter iret1

    (@iret1)

    I appreciate your fast response: thank you! Just one question, if access is denied to all and a song is sold, will the customer be able to download the song he paid for?
    Great plugin. Great support. Best regards.

    Plugin Author codepeople

    (@codepeople)

    Hello @iret1

    The files are not downloaded directly, they are accessed through a plugin’s script, so, include a .htaccess file does affect to the buyers for downloading the purchased files.

    Best regards.

    Thread Starter iret1

    (@iret1)

    THANK YOU VERY MUCH! All is good now. I sincerely appreciate your help. I’ll be leaving your plugin a glowing review in a couple of days.
    Best regards,

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