RM 1.0 External Download URL

[grantus]

I just purchased the Resource Manager. I'd like to add a resource where the download URL is outside of my site's root. I used to use my code (not related to Xenforo) where it would serve up the file from outside the root. How can I do this with Xenforo?

Right now the files I want to add to the resources are located /home/mysite/downloads/. Obviously I can't put a URL to that location, so would I have to put them inside the public_html? Is it safe to put them there? Will people be able to see where the download is coming from?

The reason why I have them outside of the root is for security purposes so people can't link to the files without paying.

 

[Jeremy]

You would need a script that initiates a download from the files outside if root. There is no URL you can use, and yes, if you use external downloads they will be able to see the location.

 

[grantus]

Okay so let's say I have files in site.com/downloads - they will be able to see where that location is when they go to download the files?

I don't understand how it's used where it says "external purchase or download". If someone purchases a file that I have in /downloads, then how are those files protected?

 

[Jeremy]

The system doesn't handle purchasing or file management using the external purchase / download. Once you hit external, the resource manager cannot help you much.

 

[grantus]

I don't understand though, how does the external work then? What's an example?

 

[Jeremy]

External downloads work just as links, ie, you go to this location to retrieve it. They are basically just listings in the Resource Manager.

 

[grantus]

Ok I get it. So basically:

• I can attach a file for regular download
• Put an external link for regular download (on my own page)
• Put an external link for paid download (on my own page with a payment system)

Do you know if there will be a payment integration in future releases?

 

[Jeremy]

Yes, that is the basic premise of an external download. I do not know road maps, but there are several suggestions related to payment gateways.

 

[grantus]

Ok thanks!