Downloader

hakana But the link of the files are static, so if someone learns the links, he can donwload it as much as he wants

What about "Count Limit" mode. Wouldn't it help to restrict the total amount of downloads per file/URL?

Yes I can recommend you Cobalt. It was build with download protection in mind. Plus it is integrated with Emerald in the core. There are download field that will allow you restrict downloads by subscription. There is also paytoaccess field that will allow to sell individual downloads. This field is used on this site. mintjoomla uses Emerald and Cobalt to sell downloads.

@paperstreet. The problem that download extension hakana is using generate download links like this http://site.com/files/file1.zip . Direct links to file and Emerald cannot controll it. The link to download have to be through Joomla index.php something like this http://site.com/index.php?option=com_download& ;task=file.get&file=2. When Download link processed through Joomla then Emerald might controll if someone can download it.

I know Cobalt but it is so huge just for a download component. That's why I asked an integrated Emerald plugin, component or whatever. You can sell it for an additional price if you like.

Sergey ...The link to download have to be through Joomla index.php something like this http://site.com/index.php?option=com_download& ;amp;task=file.get&file=2. When Download link processed through Joomla then Emerald might controll if someone can download it.

I see. Thought he is already using Cobalt or another Joomla downloads manager.

hakana ... I know Cobalt but it is so huge just for a download component...

Weird idea: What about using J! core Weblinks component?! It would create Joomla URLs and you might protect and restrict them with Emerald.

Hi Pepperstreet,

Indeed your idea is not weird and I want to use weblinks if it would work. But the thing here is, as far as I know, weblinks component work as a redirect tool and at the end you see the original link of the files. Here, I need to hide the link or change the link of the file after every download so that user never sees where the files are located. If this is possible with weblinks, I would like to learn how to do it.

hakana weblinks component work as a redirect tool and at the end you see the original link of the files

Possibly. Never investigated it in detail. Just a quick idea from the top of my head.
Would you mind to try it and post your experiences?
BTW, I remember I worked on a stock-media site where I couldn't download any direct file. I mean, it gave an error message about no-permissions and access etc. Not sure how it was done... maybe files and folder were outside the actual CMS root!? May this is possible with in your environment, too? Not sure about Joomla itself.

Most likely, you would have to use a specialized download extension.
Then import or re-link your files/URLs to get a real protection. (e.g. DOCman, Cobalt etc.)

You can also use remository. Emerald even have rule adapter for it. I also know that jDownload can create non-direct links.