By iandickson on

aim

- video files can be downloaded.
- we want each user to get their own specific file.

that way if it turns up on torrents etc, we know where it came from.

suggestions please...

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nevets’s picture

nevets commented

You can use a content type with a file field. By using a module like content access you can restrict viewing to only the owner of the node.

iandickson’s picture

iandickson commented

downloaded files aren't access controlled.

when people buy files, they want freedom to do what they like with them, move them between devices etc.

we are fine with that, all we want to do is, if they start showing up on torrents etc, is know where they came from - hence tie the file to the buyer.

nevets’s picture

nevets commented

You can set the field to use the private file system

iandickson’s picture

iandickson commented

is great for controlling initial access - and indeed we use it.

but once the file is downloaded and on the users computer.....

Or have I missed something? Is there a way of using private file system to somehow make every download unique?