Where to Change the config.php file to point to new downloads folder?

[jackibar]

Hi,

I've just gotten set up and have moved my download folder outside the web root as suggested for security purposes. I then read the following instructions:
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3. Edit your two configure.php files to show the new path to your download folder:
- /includes/configure.php
- /admin/includes/configure.php

You'll need to edit the line that says this:

define('DIR_FS_DOWNLOAD', DIR_FS_CATALOG . 'download/');

to look something like this:

define('DIR_FS_DOWNLOAD', '/home/my_user_name/download/');
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I found and changed this line in the first file. However, when I look in the /admin/includes/config.php file I can find no line that reads:

define('DIR_FS_DOWNLOAD', DIR_FS_CATALOG . 'download/');

Or anything like that... What line do I need to edit - or is it a different file I need to edit to make my zen cart "find" my new download folder?

Thanks so much!

[DrByte]

Look at /admin/includes/dist-configure.php as an EXAMPLE of the various settings that *should* be in your /admin/includes/configure.php file.

Add in any of the missing define() statements.
Adjust the DIR_FS_DOWNLOAD statement as required for your needs.

You probably should do a similar exercise in the main /includes folder.

Sometimes folks miss the step of upgrading their configure.php files during site-upgrades, and thus end up missing this sort of thing.

[jackibar]

Thanks for the pointers... In the "admin-config.php" file there are no "download" paths at all! I just tried copying and pasting them from the main config.php file but the zencart still is not seeing my download folder.

Question - If I move the download folder outside the root folder (as I have done) - do I then need to tell the shopping cart itself the full path? I mean from within the program's admin console? Or just changing it in the config.php files should work?

What am I missing as far as getting it to find my moved download folder?!

Thanks again!

[kobra]

Do not know why you have to have it outside of the root as this area is not web accessible.

// NOTE: be sure to leave the trailing '/' at the end of these lines if you make changes!
// * DIR_WS_* = Webserver directories (virtual/URL)
  // these paths are relative to top of your webspace ... (ie: under the public_html or httpdocs folder)
  define('DIR_WS_CATALOG', '/');
  define('DIR_WS_HTTPS_CATALOG', '/');

  define('DIR_WS_IMAGES', 'images/');
  define('DIR_WS_INCLUDES', 'includes/');
  define('DIR_WS_FUNCTIONS', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'functions/');
  define('DIR_WS_CLASSES', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'classes/');
  define('DIR_WS_MODULES', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'modules/');
  define('DIR_WS_LANGUAGES', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'languages/');
  define('DIR_WS_DOWNLOAD_PUBLIC', DIR_WS_CATALOG . 'pub/');
  define('DIR_WS_TEMPLATES', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'templates/');

  define('DIR_WS_PHPBB', '/');

// * DIR_FS_* = Filesystem directories (local/physical)
  //the following path is a COMPLETE path to your Zen Cart files. eg: /var/www/vhost/accountname/public_html/store/
  define('DIR_FS_CATALOG', '/home/accountname/public_html/');

  define('DIR_FS_DOWNLOAD', DIR_FS_CATALOG . 'download/');
  define('DIR_FS_DOWNLOAD_PUBLIC', DIR_FS_CATALOG . 'pub/');
  define('DIR_WS_UPLOADS', DIR_WS_IMAGES . 'uploads/');
  define('DIR_FS_UPLOADS', DIR_FS_CATALOG . DIR_WS_UPLOADS);
  define('DIR_FS_EMAIL_TEMPLATES', DIR_FS_CATALOG . 'email/');

[jackibar]

Thanks so much...

I'm sorry - I wasn't saying it right. I meant outside (above) my public_html folder so that people can't just get to my download folder without paying first...

I added the lines of code to the configure.php file and it still isn't seeing where I moved the download folder to. I moved it just outside the public_html folder - is this correct or does it need to go someplace else?! Or should I just put it back inside that folder - it was working fine there - I just moved it for the security reasons as I read through the Tutorial...

Thanks again - I really appreciate your help!

[kobra]

I moved it just outside the public_html folder - is this correct or does it need to go someplace else?!

Above public is not accessible to the www

[jackibar]

Okay... I was going by this article on the support site:

https://www.zen-cart.com/tutorials/i...hp?article=280

It says:

Use your FTP program to move your "download" folder outside your webroot. Perhaps drag-and-drop it to a level "above" your public_html folder. The method you choose for moving or creating this folder will depend on your hosting account and the tools available to you for moving folders.

Usually the "download" folder is located inside your store area, for example:
- /home/my_user_name/public_html/mystore/download

You want to move it "above" your public_html folder, something like this:
- /home/my_user_name/download


Is this not correct?!!

[DrByte]

There's nothing wrong with moving it outside the webroot, as long as you follow the instructions in that FAQ/tutorial.

As for your configure.php file not having the DIR_FS_DOWNLOAD entry, go back and re-read my previous reply. It tells you where to get the item you're missing.

You must have upgraded your site from a few earlier versions but didn't upgrade your configure.php files during the upgrade process, and thus you are missing the normal definitions ... specifically the DIR_FS_DOWNLOAD one (and most likely a few others). If you don't add it in, as I told you to do, the program will assume the default location.

[jackibar]

Thanks for the explanations... I actually installed Zen Cart through my hosting providers "netconsole" - so they must have an older version. Should I download a newer version from somewhere to have the latest features? Mine says:

Zen Cart v1.3.7/v1.3.7

Thanks again!

[DrByte]

You'll need to edit the line that says this:

define('DIR_FS_DOWNLOAD', DIR_FS_CATALOG . 'download/');

to look something like this:

define('DIR_FS_DOWNLOAD', '/home/my_user_name/download/');

If your configure.php files are missing an entry for DIR_FS_DOWNLOAD ... then ... as I've said before ... ADD IT, and any others that should be there too.
In my previous post, I've instructed you on where to find the contents that should be in the file.

Are you saying you don't want instructions, and prefer just to be spoon-fed?