Protecting direct download links from different member levels

  • Resolved dh333

    (@dh333)


    10 years, 4 months ago

    Hello All,

    I’m currently using S2 pro and have set up different download links that are visible only to certain members. These files are all stored in the s2member-files folder. However, when someone tries to access these files using a direct link itself, it seems the restrictions based on membership level don’t matter. In other words, level 1 members can access level 2 member files if they have the direct link.

    Any assistance on how to prevent this from happening would be most appreciated.

    Thanks!

    https://www.ads-software.com/plugins/s2member/

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  • You need to set up sub-folders for each user level. See API/Scripting -> Custom Capability & Member Level Files.

    Thread Starter dh333

    (@dh333)

    Hey KTS915,

    Thanks for the help. It works exactly as I need.

    On another note, I tried the plugin we talked about earlier (https://www.ads-software.com/plugins/s2member-secure-file-uploader/) and it works pretty well. Unfortunately, it doesn’t appear to be able to upload files into such sub folders. I personally think that’d be a really welcomed feature for s2’s large following.

    Thx again

    Great! Glad it’s all working.

    Yes, as I said, that plugin works fine but is rather inflexible. I agree that it would be great to have it enhanced a little to use sub-folders — but, of course, someone would have to be prepared to devote some time and/or money to do that.

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