Move "/uploads" folder outside "/public_html" folder

3 posts by 2 authors in: Forums > CMS Builder
Last Post: October 19, 2016   (RSS)

Hello,

I am considering moving the /cmsb/uploads folder outside of my /public_html folder for security reasons. Should any malicious files be uploaded then at least it won't be in the same folder as the rest of my website.

Am I able to do this via the settings area in CMSB or will I run into problems?

Thank you,

Greg

Hi Damon,

Thanks for the message. I had overlooked the fact that files wouldn't be publicly accessible if they are moved outside the "public_html" folder. I think I will need to just apply other security measures like, as you suggested, restricting the file types that can be uploaded.

Thanks again!

Regards,

Greg