XF 2.1 Adding a downloadable database

[Ben44]

I would like to have a section where there are free download. Is it possible to add a database where I can upload a ton of things
for members, (or anyone), to download please ?

 

[Paul B]

What is the content?

It can be achieved any number of ways - a single thread, a dedicated forum, page node(s), github repository, a directory on the server, etc.

 

[Ben44]

I was thinking a dedicated forum or category ?
I'm not sure what the other bits mean.

I have a lot of motherboard drivers as well as many items of interest that I would like to put on there for other to help themselves.

 

[Ben44]

Anyone else help further on this please ?

 

[Alan_SP]

You can save it as attachments, and allow members to download them (you can decide on attachment size etc. in ACP).

You can put files on your server, then give direct links to these files stored in your server in a thread. You place files with FTP or anything you prefer to use.

You can use some addon for something like this, usually if you want to charge for this (but you could also set price to zero, as you said you want to serve this for free).

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