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Old 11-15-2006, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Jon
If you have a dedicated server you can store the files below your root directory and then they are completely unaccessible except by a download link. Otherwise store them in a folder with an .htaccess file that blocks access to them.

By doing this you will prevent direct access and then you just need to focus on protecting your download links from misuse.

Thanks Jon, I figure I could store them below my store directory but can I then still access them through X-Cart? i.e. will it be able to see that?
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