By Anonymous (not verified) on

What's the correct permission setting on the suggested "files" directory under drupal and the content under that directory? I want to only allow authorized users to access the files under that directory.

I tried to play with various permissions, it either blocks out anyone for that directory, or let the worldwide to access it.

For example, say I have:
drupal_install_dir/files/my_files.txt

How should I set up permission on "files" and "my_files.txt" so that ONLY users who already logined in can access "my_files.txt"?

thanks for advise...

⋅ Categories: Drupal 5.x

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Anonymous (not verified) commented

switch it from "public" to "private" does not help either. it seems I have to open "files" directory. Where can I store some private media(video,music) files under drupal 5.x? thanks again.

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vm commented

to use private files the folder must be stored above the root doc. than you need the absolute path to the private folder added to adminster -> settings -> file system settings

the folder needs 777 permissions 775 may work as well.

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Anonymous (not verified) commented

thank you!