FIle Storage

[Anthony Ewers]

Hello,

When files are uploaded as part of registration they are stored in a folder called “file”.

What happens if two users upload the same filename on separate registrations?

Why can’t the files be stored in the regular WordPress directories /wp-content/year/month?

[sourov amin]

Hi,

– If the two users upload the file with the same filename, the later file would take an extended unique number with the filename based on the time uploaded.
– For the simplicity reason and to differentiate site contents from user contents, user uploaded files are stored in “file” folder. Yes, it could be stored in regular WordPress directories. But the defined file path for the plugin is “file” directory. It would great to know if there any specific reason why the file should be stored in “/wp-content/year/month” directory? Also, is storing in the “file” folder make any difficulties for you?

Thanks!

[Anthony Ewers]

Hello,

Thanks for the clarification – this sounds ok. My suggestion is just in terms of site migration and standardisation. I am also unsure if there are any additional security concerns around a plugin using a custom directory like this.

Thanks.

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