Upload exe file to a WordPress site

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  • Hello chcw,

    Wordpress disallows this file type for security purposes but you can upload it by installing this plugin WP Extra File Types

    Exe files are directly executable files and may contain a virus or malware. Once downloaded they can execute itself and can damage the system. You can zip up the exe file and upload it to WordPress. Just a suggestion!

    Thanks.

    Dion

    (@diondesigns)

    Using FTP, create a directory named downloads in the WP root. You can then create individual product directories if you wish, and add your files to those directories. They can then be accessed as follows:

    https://mysite.com/downloads/product1/file1.exe
    https://mysite.com/downloads/product2/file2.exe

    I personally would not bother with individual product directories, and would instead give each .exe file a unique/descriptive name.

    Keep in mind that anti-virus scanners will flag your site as containing malware if your (Windows) .exe files aren’t digitally signed.

    Thread Starter chcw

    (@chcw)

    Hi, @diondesigns

    So you mean I just create normal folder and upload .exe files like in traiditonal websites?

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