Change Import from Existing File location?

  • Resolved mungbean

    (@mungbean)


    2 years, 8 months ago

    Hi there,

    Is there a way to change the folder from which the “import from existing file” capability imports from? Currently, it appears to only work from the “/var/www/wptbox/wp-content/uploads/wp-import-export-lite/upload” folder.

    Adding some folder flexibility would be great as it would allow importing from files uploaded using other form plugins.

    Thanks!

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  • Plugin Author vjinfotech

    (@vjinfotech)

    Hi,

    Thanks for getting in touch.

    We can’t Change upload directory path for security reasons. User can access all files from your site.

    Let me know if you have any questions

    Thanks and have a nice day

    Thread Starter mungbean

    (@mungbean)

    What do you mean by “User can access all files from your site.”?

    I’d only want to site admin to be able to change the file location that this plugin can import from (so it would be permissions based, not any user). This should solve the security issue, correct?

    Thanks!

    Plugin Author vjinfotech

    (@vjinfotech)

    Hi,

    you are correct. We will try to add this feature in our future updates.

    Thanks

    Thread Starter mungbean

    (@mungbean)

    Excellent! Please let me know when it’s added. This will be a powerful and useful feature.

    Thanks!

    Thread Starter mungbean

    (@mungbean)

    I found this plugin (https://www.ads-software.com/plugins/wp-file-upload/) which could be useful for adding the “change upload folder” feature. It mentions an “uploadpath” attribute. I’m not sure if it’s a code thing as I can’t see an option in settings, but I’d advise a GUI settings option rather than code.

    Plugin Author vjinfotech

    (@vjinfotech)

    Hi,

    Thanks for your valuable feedback

    We are considering your feedback and We will add GUI interface for easy settings

    Thanks and have a nice day

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