Removing extra folders from a server for security reason

27 Nov 2015, 12:14 PM

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Removing extra folders from a server for security reason

Hi,

Can I remove the next folders / files from live server in order to decrease the security treats:
docs
extras
zc_install
install.txt

Since my website isn't intended to support downloadable product can I also remove from the server next folders:
download
media
pub

I found somewhere that these folders can be removed safely without affecting the functionalities of a zen cart website. I'd like if some of experienced users can confirm this.

Many thanks,

27 Nov 2015, 12:44 PM

swguy

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Re: Removing extra folders from a server for security reason

You can do this. Remember to turn off downloadable products too - Admin->Configuration->Attribute Settings->Enable Downloads, and set it to False.

Details: https://www.zen-cart.com/showthread.php?142784-IMPORTANT-Security-Alert-Remove-extra-folders-from-your-server-after-install

27 Nov 2015, 2:49 PM

laki

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Re: Removing extra folders from a server for security reason

Great, thank you.