Protecting PDF files that open to a new window
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My site contains hyperlinks to PDF files that open to a new window. I require guests to register in order to view the files.
When a file is open in a browser window, I notice that I can copy the URL, logout as a registered user, clear my cache, open a new browser, paste the URL and still view the file. This is a concern because I only want registered users viewing the URL / file.
My View File File Manager Permissions are Administrator and Registered Users.
I welcome guidance.
When a file is open in a browser window, I notice that I can copy the URL, logout as a registered user, clear my cache, open a new browser, paste the URL and still view the file. This is a concern because I only want registered users viewing the URL / file.
My View File File Manager Permissions are Administrator and Registered Users.
I welcome guidance.
Otherwise, you're looking at creating your own file upload/download mechanism, storing the files in a folder of your own making, securing that folder, creating a php file to deliver a file to the requestor, allowing access to that file only to registered members, and sending the name of the file to that routine for downloading.
Alternatively, you might use a secure mechanism like Google apps, dropbox.com, box.net and provide login credentials.