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Yes. To approve files before they appear on your site, place the approved list above an upload form sending files an inbox folder. The uploaded file will appear in the file list after you approve and move it from the inbox folder to the approved folder. 1 a30018e4af approved df49e164ac ThumbNameSizeDate Sunset2.jpg Sunset2.jpg Open | Download | Send100.38 KBApril 23, 2020 PalmTree.jpg PalmTree.jpg … Read more Can I Approve Files Before They Appear in My List?

Yes File and folder naming is something I struggle with continually. Eastern languages are a particular challenge. Unfortunately, file naming rules are different for each operating system, as well as for HTTP. What works on your machine, might not work as a URL. So I do my best. Whatever you upload or add remotely to … Read more Are there any File or Folder Naming Restrictions?

Many have asked how to show people their files, but not allow them to download copies for themselves. This sounds like a reasonable request. Unfortunately, you cannot prevent this. You can prevent access to files behind a login, but once you reveal the file contents, it can be copied. When a user views an image, … Read more How Do I Prevent Users From Downloading Files?

Some website owners do not want anyone from outside their own site to be able to access the files in their list directly, sometimes called “hot linking”. You can prevent this by using an .htaccess file.

A user requested a feature that would make the website visitor tick a checkbox to accept terms of service and privacy policy before allowing a file upload. You must check this box before you can upload a file. Go ahead, check it. If you are at all comfortable with doing a little coding, this can … Read more Can I Force Acceptance of Terms Before Viewing or Uploading Files?

If you have the zip file of a newer version of a plugin, you can manually update it as opposed to using the built-in updater. Here’s how… Deactivate the current plugin. If you want to save it, use a file manager or FTP to download it. Now Delete the plugin. This only affects the plugin … Read more How Do I Manually Update a Plugin?

Yes, you can certainly run the extensions on a local environment, as long as your WordPress install has web access for installing and updates. Go to the Add Features tab and then click on the Add Now button. The registration page will load and recognize that your website is not publicly accessible. Use an email … Read more Can I Add an Extension for a Local Host

The file date format uses the format selected in your WordPress General Settings. Go to Settings > General

The initial default value is the largest that your server will currently allow. This will depend on your hosting setup. which is automatically detected. You can reduce this value on the File Upload Settings tab. If you require a larger size, you will need to edit your PHP configuration file. Set both of these variables … Read more What is the maximum upload file size?

Yes, you can hook into the action “eeSFL_UploadCompleted” and/or “eeSFL_UploadCompletedAdmin” and do pretty much anything you want after upload completion.

Yes, the CSS is easily over-ridden, making it easy for anyone with CSS knowledge to customize the page design. Check the Instructions page within the plugin’s admin panel for more info.

Only if you place a list on the front-side of your website which is viewable to the general public. If you choose USER, ADMIN or NO, in the List Settings these files will not be indexed by search engines. However, if your files need to be viewable by your visitors you can prevent legitimate search … Read more Are the files in the list searchable by Google and other search engines?

By default, files cannot be overwritten. If a file is uploaded having the same name as one already present, a series number is appended to the name ( filename_(2).ext ) You can use the renaming functionality to change this. To change this so files can be overwritten, go to the Upload Settings tab and check … Read more Can people who upload overwrite existing files?

No, files are uploaded to a special folder inside your general WordPress uploads folder, or anywhere you specify.