New PDA -image location, is available for direct access

Hi @aggk,

Thank you for reaching out to us.

>>>I tried protecting an image from direct access. From what I understand this copies the image to a “_pda” folder, however this location is publicly available for direct access?

No, this location isn’t publicly available for direct access.

After protect an image with our PDA plugin, the image will move to “_pda” folder not copy the image to “_pda” folder.

You can also turn on “Disable Directory Listing” option if you don’t want others to browse and view all of WordPress folders and subdirectories. (supported on PDA Gold version)

>>>Does PDA -plugin take care of all path changes to “_pda” (on places where the image is exists on the site)?Should not this new “_pda” location be blocked from direct access?

I’m not sure you fullly understand you.

Do you mean will the PDA plugin update the image URL which embedded on your page/post after protect, right?

If it’s correct then yes. You can use our Search and Replace feature to update it.

References: https://preventdirectaccess.com/docs/replace-unprotected-urls-in-wordpress-content/

Awaiting your reply.

Thank you for your reply!

You’re right, I can see that the file is moved to “_pda” and folder not copied.

However if I inspect browser and copy the protected image direct-adress, I am able to access/view the image that way.

How is the file protected? …we are hosted at WP Engine that no longer allow .htaccess is that relevant?

Thanks!

Hi @aggk,

As you’re using WP Engine, you can consider enable “Keep Raws URL” option to the protection works.

Or create 2 PDA Gold Redirect Rules on WP Engine?User Portal.

References: https://preventdirectaccess.com/docs/how-to-make-prevent-direct-access-work-on-wp-engine/#pda-gold

Let us know if it works