FTP upload of files plugin for WP?

  • dbasulto

    (@dbasulto)


    19 years ago

    Im not very skilled in PHP, but i’ve been wondering about a way to upload big files… bigger than the max amount of mb allowed in php.ini (it cant be changed, since i dont have access to php.ini since it’s hosted on a paid host who wount change it). Max amount by default for php files sent via web is 2mb. i wonder if there’s a plugin that could use the account’s ftp access to send big files using a php ftp client. As in, admin sets the user/pass and users of a certain level get access to this command that lets them upload files. admin can delete-move-upload. I googled around for something like this for WP, but didnt find much. Found a lot of very good web ftp clients, php based, but they all required to enter use-pass, which i cannot give out to the users who use my blog.

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  • Moderator James Huff

    (@macmanx)

    You could setup an FTP account specifically for those users and limit its access to one directory. They will have to use their own FTP client, and you will have to email them the username and password once they reach a certain user level, but it’s certainly easier than writing a new plugin.

    Thread Starter dbasulto

    (@dbasulto)

    yeah, but what if hosting isnt enabled to do that?
    i know this way its easier, but there are hosts that wont give you more access than this, a plugin like this will certainly help more than just me… i guess

    Moderator James Huff

    (@macmanx)

    How much are you paying for a hosting provider that only allows one FTP account?

    Thread Starter dbasulto

    (@dbasulto)

    i think that’s not the point of discussion ??
    i was just asking for a plugin that could use one ftp account as interface to let several users upload files, without needing the pass for that account…

    azlan1971

    (@azlan1971)

    Actually I am in the process of doing such a plugin. I have done similar stuff (not with wordpress though). Perhaps later today or tomorrow I should have a prototype working.

    Thread Starter dbasulto

    (@dbasulto)

    wow nice, i’d be willing to beta test it if you want

    azlan1971

    (@azlan1971)

    I have completed the prototype. You can get it here >>
    https://www.azlankasim.net/?p=10

    Please note that the shared FTP account need to be pointed to a designated upload folder.

    Since this is just the first beta, please do not expect much. ??

    Thread Starter dbasulto

    (@dbasulto)

    downloaded it.
    will send feedback to the post on your server.
    thanks!

    Thread Starter dbasulto

    (@dbasulto)

    btw, anyone else tried this plugin? so far im getting a weird php ftp_login problem. wondered if someone else has it

    I think this would be a great plugin also. It could be used for larger files like audio and video for people that are not savvy enough to use ftp.

    I agree. Definitely a need for it. Lots of hosts don’t allow anonymous FTP or additional FTP accounts…or charge extra for it. Also could be useful for uploading DOC and PDF files.

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