How to restrict anonymous users to download files?

By Anandyrh on 2 May 2011 at 08:06 UTC

Hi All,

I've been trying to do this from a log time, I wanted to restrict file download for anonymous users.

here is the use case:

1. A download page where there are links to download some zip files.

2. Anonymous user trying to download should lead to a page to login or register.

3. Authenticated user only will have access to download the files

Right now i can play with displaying blocks per user role on a page. but the problem is if anonymous users knew the file URL they will still be able to download without authentication.

Zip file URL eg: [root/sites/all/default/files/download/123456.zip]

Please share your thoughts.

Thanks in Advance,
AnAnD

Comments

Wow! fount one module, let me

Anandyrh commented 2 May 2011 at 08:33

Wow! fount one module, let me experiment with this.

http://drupalmodules.com/module/private-download

Am totally confused with this 'Private Download' module, as it dose not contain any kind of documentation/Readme.txt file to handle the module. it's even tough for developers. could not understand what file permissions to be given to the directories.
which is mentioned like /system/files/private

even after configuring anonymous user is able to download the files.

please any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
AnAnD