Can I restrict which members can access the Files?

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How to restrict access to private files to members of an organic group?

I have an organic group with a file field that stores its files in a private directory (sites/default/files/private/). These files are visible only to members of that group. But, as is commonly known, if someone guesses the Drupal path even if he is not a member of that group or not even logged in, he can access that file by using the correct file link directly. How can I restrict file access to group members?

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OG provides no access control on attached files. I ran into the same situation and came up with two...

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How to restrict access to files over web browser on a Linux server?

How to restrict files which are in Linux server, I want to restrict these files when the user tries to access this files using web browser. for eg my file is under the folder /var/www/html/xyz folder. files under these folder should not be accessed using...

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First, web server has its own "root" directory, "webroot". Second, if you do not...

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Is there a way to restrict access to certain folders of files in a group?

I know you can restrict access to the files/photos sections altogether, but is there a way to restrict access to only a certain folder in those sections??? Thanks!!!

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no, there isn't a feature for that

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How can non-yahoo members of a yahoo group access the 'files section' of the group?

It seems that some of the 'members' of my Yahoo! Group CANNOT access the 'Files' section from the homepage. Apparently, you have to have a Yahoo! ACCOUNT in order to do this. Is that ...show more

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Any address can be used for yahoo group emails. However, Yahoo makes you jump through some hoops to...

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Are "members" able to view the "files" site?

I have posted quite a bit of information in the files section of my group for the information of the members but they are telling me that they are not able to access them. Can you tell me why? If they are not able to access them where else could I put...

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Yes, Files can be made accessible to members. You may need to change your group's Files settings. Sign...

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What's a reasonably priced way to sell large files online?

What is a cost-effective solution to sell collections of large files (~500MB each totaling ~4GB per collection) online? The site sells collections of graphics templates online, and ships them out on DVDs. I'd like to try offering them for download. I...

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With S3, you can upload a file to a unique keyname, generate an URL for the customer, and then delete...

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With htaccess, how can I restrict directory info through a pword, but allow direct linking w/o authentication?

I'm trying to restrict access to a directory through a password on my server, but allow direct linking without authentication. As of now, I have the following snippets of code: AuthType Basic AuthName "Access for /backup" AuthUserFile /etc...

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One by one ... 1st question >> answer yes 2nd question >> answer no Do with cgi or php ...

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Files posted into my group are now inaccessible. Why?

I created a family group in 2006 to provide files to all my family members in dealing with our parent's estate. In checking the group, it appears that those files are still intact under the files section of our group. I just tried to access one of the...

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I have PDF files from 2004, every one of them still load. I'd have another member try opening them,...

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How can restrict a file download for members?

hi, I am a moderator, I have members with diffrent charecters. I want to upload files to be downloadable by some of the members and not by all members. how can i set access level for ...show more

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Your initial conclusion was correct - you can't restrict File downloads to only some members. It's either...

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PC restrict/limit access software on administrative account?

Hi i need a software which have the following features: * limit access to cd/dvd/usb flash drives /to ask for password if there is attempt to use drives * to not allow ANY executable type file to be downloaded from internet nor started without ask password...

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Most will be in Group Policy (GPEDIT.msc) and the others will be in making Users restricted in User...

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