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Hi LCweb, I am writing in English so that my comment can possibly be useful to foreign users.
On the website I have PrivateContent 7.3.8 installed. I never updated it because my customer decided to take care of back-end administration himself – without actually doing anything.
Now, however, he need a file manager and your extension seems to be perfect.
I have a question though: can I update to PrivateContent 8.3.2 without problems? If I do so and something wrong happens, can I revert to 7.3.8?
As an alternative (I like to have a plan : can I install the latest version of this extension without updating PrivateContent? Is it compatible?
I would prefer the former choice but there are several user categories and scores of registered users so I can afford to break the whole system
Thank you for your assistance which is much appreciated.
Ciao,
version 7 is very old actually, you should update to the latest version. Just perform a database backup for safety before updating. Nothing should go wrong anyway.
All the actual add-ons require the latest PvtContent version in order to work.
Thank you for your immediate reply. Ciao e grazie
Hi, I need that an user that has a category (for instance a section of a company) could upload files and the files would be available to anyone in the same section, could this be possible with the plugin/bundle? so, some users could upload files for instance to a common folder and these folders are available to anyone in their category , thank you very much
Hello,
I’m sorry but in PvtContent user files are strictly related to users.
Only admins can upload files that would be available for users belonging to a target category
Hi there,
If I were to upload files using this plugin would it had the correct URL?
So for example, if the url was https://test.com/testfolder/testdoc.doc
Would your plugin change it to https://test.com/paofh876*&%^OIUGPIUHG[ojwfd or something just as confusing?
I have lots of files that I do not want people knowing where they are stored or can only access if logged it. I already have private content and used secure links manager in the past. Does this do the same/ If not – which plugin does.
Thanks
Hello,
this is totally different: the URL is virtual, since there is not a direct URL reaching the files (otherwise wouldn’t be a true restriction).
In the demo page you can see more: https://lcweb.it/privatecontent/files-manager-add-on
A demo URL is: https://lcweb.it/pcfm/27/green-mamba.jpg
We are using latest version of plugins – In admin area all data listed https://prnt.sc/ZPh50Ov6t_TP but frontend nothing coming .
Would you mind to tell – what can be issue ?
Regards
Hello,
depends on the files view you set up (on its configuration)
Hey LCweb,
I can see you’re Italians but will still write in ENG as it might be helpful to all future readers.
I was asked a very simple question, by a friend whom I made the site for.
Basically they need a place where registered users can get to, upload their PDF files (like documents or signed paperworks, you know… basic stuff) in order for them to apply for job requests created and published on my friend’s site.
It’s a simple form, few data asked, and an upload form at a frontend level.
At a backend level though, they’d need to have a kind of a dashboard showing: - who filled the form - which content was uploaded
and of course, in case your plugin allows it, each user should only see what they’ve sent and nothing else by other users
Not sure if that makes sense, but hope I gave you a rough overview of the request.
Question is: is your plugin doing so? Don’t you give demo access to a sandbox/test site we can possibly try it before buying it?
Thanks a lot
Ciao,
the first thing to think about PvtContent is its main aim: membership.
You can create forms with uploader but they will make the user register on your website. (basically, they are registration forms).
Actually there is not a flag in users list about upload fields. You have to enter their dashboiard to see their files.
However there are other systems that might help: you could force them to upload files in all those fields to allow a successful submission.
User files are strictly personal: they will be seen (and viewable) only by admins and the user having uploaded the file.
Actually there is a fontend demo: https://lcweb.it/privatecontent/files-manager-add-on
Soon I will implement trial licenses also for PrivateContent, but the system is not ready yet
Thanks for the prompt reply, it’s bank holiday in ITA so this is even more appreciated
A couple of questions:
1) how does the system prevent from scammers/bots to fill the form with dumb data and files we don’t need?
2) any chance I can see the backend too? maybe a simple screencast (video recording) to show how that looks, so that I can forward it to my friend before proceeding?
Thanks a lot Marco
PS:
FYI but I’m pretty sure you know it already, the demo is spoiled by PHP warnings like:
Deprecated: _register_controls is deprecated since version 3.1.0! Use Elementor\Controls_Stack::register_controls() instead. in /home/liberaco/public_html/lcweb.it_2020/wp-includes/functions.php on line 5323
1- there are two antispam systems (my honey-pot or the recaptcha)
2- The documentation surely helps in this case: https://doc.lcweb.it/pc_files_manager/
3- uhm.. you know the good old story about gardener having a terrible house garden. Same thing: I updated Elementor but didn’t check this new code change in their API. It’s just a warning, but I have to update the code ASAP. Many thanks for the notification
thanks again
another quick one is: should I buy the content manager in order to buy and get Files Manager work too, shouldn’t I?
Take good care, Marco
Do you mean PrivateContent (the one priced 35$)?
It is the core plugin, mandatory for all the other add-ons (eg. files manager)
cool – I’ll go with the bundle.
Thanks guys!
Di niente
Ciao LCweb, negli esempi del plugin vedo che è possibile mostrare i file a tutti gli utenti loggati. Prima di prenderlo volevo sapere se è anche possibile mostrare alcuni file a tutti (a prescindere che sia loggato o meno).
Quindi in altre parole mi servirebbe mostrare sempre la lista di alcuni file dove se ne aggiungono altri se si è loggati.
Grazie!
Ciao,
attualmente non è prevista la possibilità di farlo. Servirebbe integrare una nuova vista e un nuovo sistema di download del file.
Un custom add-on insomma. Non è un lavoro enorme. Se ti interessa posso farti un preventivino al volo (scrivi a quotation@lcweb.it )
Grazie!
Hello
I want to add this plugin onto my logistics website. I export cars from Japan on a small scale and currently use email to share invoices and photos with my clients. This style is cumbersome and annoying. I would prefer to send these items via my own platform and keep track of what I am doing.
However my clients do not want other people to see what they are buying and how much the pay etc so all files I send to my clients must be strictly private between myself the administrator and my client the recipient of the files I upload. For example if I send an invoice via the plugin to client “John Smith” only John can see this invoice and he receives an email telling him there is a new invoice (file) waiting for him. Can this plugin do this easily without the need of additional addons etc?
Cheers
Hello,
yes, the add-on can do exactly this.
- user files are strictly private
- in conjunction with Mail Actions add-on you can send a notification about new files added in their private page
So I do need an add-on? and how much is this add-on please.
By the way, I will be sending the invoices and pictures in PDF and zip format. I do not use woocommerce on this website.
Does this add-on support this?
Thank you
- You are commenting under the files manager add-on section, it requires the PrivateContent Core plugin to work (35$)
- The mail actions add-on costs $19
- WooCommerce is not required unless you won’t charge your users for the subscription
- With “sending” do you mean files must be sent as mail attachments?
4.Files can be sent as email attachments or downloaded from the website. 3.I do not want to charge my clients for subscription
3- no problems then
4- actually you can only send one attachment through the quick mail system ( https://doc.lcweb.it/pc_mail_actions/#quick_mail ). The files manager add-on doesn’t have automated “attachment” systems.
While you can inform your users about new files and move them to their private area: https://doc.lcweb.it/pc_files_manager/#new_user_files_notif
Sadly I think sending my invoices by direct email seems far easier. I thank you for your replies all the same.
No problem
This still may work for us both if I can upload a spreadsheet for each individual customer and have the ability’s to update the spreadsheet easily whilst using the plugin without the need to upload it each time. Each spreadsheet can only be viewed by the customer who is allocated that spreadsheet. Can this happen?
Best Regards
The system to display a strictly-personal file in a private page is not a concern at all. However the file must be uploaded for each user and re-uploaded everytime you want to update it.
Which system do you have in mind to “automate” the update process?
I don’t have a system in mind. I was kind of hoping that you may know of something.
I buy cars to order via my somewhat small but busy customer base. I want these customers to log onto their own page on my website and be updated by (spreadsheet or form) about the current bidding status of any car they are bidding on that day or week. This information must be secure for each customer as they dont like others seeing who is buying what etc. I simply want to log in and update any user bidding data as follows.
Auction Number Auction Car Bid Price Status
75777 ABC Toyota $375 $400 Lost
I must do this for multiple clients every day and a form would be great or spreadsheet but I fear the spreadsheet is cumbersome and a form would be preferred. I use Forminator on some of my websites but do not know how to incorporate it with your plugins.
Anyway that’s the overall view for this portion of the service I want to offer. The other part about secure invoicing you have answered already thanks.
Your thoughts?
If we can make this happen I will buy the required plugins from you
Best Regards
The private area where to place contents (also made by Forminator) is not a problem. Even just with the “basic” PrivateContent plugin.
The invoicing system is much more complex and to be fully automated requires a custom add-on. Otherwise you can simply create invoices on your desktop and upload them on users dashboard.
Just a matter of a single upload, since my Files Manager add-on will care the rest.
Thank you for the valuable feedback. I will give it all some serious thought
My support already expired but I hope you guys fix this issue in next update: https://i.imgur.com/lXP7Lsa.png we can’t create new languages with loco translator with your plugin
Hello,
sincerly I don’t know which template it is talking about. The add-on (as well as all my plugins) has got standard language translation files. You can find them in the “languages” folder
Hello,
But if we translate directly in your standard language translatio files, after each update we lost the translations ! And file manager addon do not have standard translations file for Brazilian Portuguese !
About third-part plugins, PvtContent is tested against WPML and Polylang.
About standard translation ways (POedit), you just have to send me the translation and it will be included in future updates
Which e-mail I can send you the .po and .mo files 100% translated ?
Ciao LCweb,
conosco bene PrivateContent perché ho già acquistato una licenza per un sito.
Un altro cliente ora mi chiede la possibilità di creare un’area riservata ed inserire nelle pagine i link a dei documenti, con il relativo log di download da parte dell’utente.
Ho trovato questo add-on e penso che potrebbe fare al caso mio.
La domanda è: è possibile pubblicare in ciascuna pagina riservata ad una certa categoria di utenti una directory di files scaricabili come quella mostrata nella demo? Oppure la directory stessa deve essere unica e mostrare per ciascuna categoria determinati files?
Spero di essermi spiegato.
Grazie
Ciao,
la directory è totalmente dinamica: come un po’ tutta la filosofia di PrivateContent (e mia) è l’admin a scegliere come impostarsi la struttura.
- Puoi creare più file views relative a diverse cartelle, fatte ad-hoc per una categoria di utenti
- O targettizzare la files view su una macro-cartella che racchiuderà sottocartelle, ognuna dedicata a una/più categorie di utenti
- O ancora andare a restringere i singoli files all’interno delle cartelle
Il sistema mostrerà sempre e solo i files che l’utente può raggiungere.
Per il log di download: l’add-on è integrato con Google analytics (crea un evento dedicato per ogni download)
Salve, non riesco a capire come configurare le restrizioni per singola user per i file caricati su PrivateContent Users “User Files” dal pannello admin, vorrei poter inserire dei pdf per ogni user visibili solo da quell’utente
Ciao,
il luogo giusto per il support è il sito dedicato (e hai anche già aperto tickets): https://support.lcweb.it
Ti rimando alla documentazione che spiega il processo: https://doc.lcweb.it/pc_files_manager/#user_files
Ciao, scusa pensavo di poter avere supporto anche dalla comunity. Allora aspetto la gestione del Ticket perchè ho seguito le istruzioni ma non viene creata la restrizione, nel senso che il file resta in pubblica/visibile anche se non ci si loga
Se la view deve mostrare il file dell’utente, o sei effettivamennte loggato, o hai un problema di cache (cache del sito, se usi un sistema dedicato)
Nessun problema di cahce, se prendo l’url diretto che dovrebbe essere sotto restrizione riesco ad aprirlo anche da altri browser e device senza logarmi, ho scritto i dettagli nel ticket
Impossibile, dato che non c’è un URL diretto del file (sempre che tu sia parlando dell’URL generato dall’addon)
Dai, ci do un occhio adesso
Hello I am using this File Manager Addon
When i login and click on protected file then link not found. all files links are broken. I am using latest version of plugin.
Hosting Support team said the pcfm directory not exist in site that’s why link showing broken
Please Help. Thanks
Hello,
of course, the “pcfm” URL part is virtual.
Please open a ticket and give me an access to check: https://support.lcweb.it/
Hi! Is it possible to track how many times an user has downloaded a file? Also, is it possible to track from which IP the downloads was made from? What kind of other tracking options does the plugin offer that can help control hijacking and piracy?
Hello,
there’s not a direct tracking performed by the plugin. However a Google Analytics event is triggered as soon as user downloads the file.
Therefore you can know how many times and when a single user downloaded a file, but not have a list starting from the file name. Plus, Analytics doesn’t store IPs.
To have such a deep control, you’d need a custom add-on.
Luca hi! pre-sale question – can we upload the files to wordpress from any external sources and then make it available for only specific users by that plugin ?
Hello,
uploading files to wordpress they go into the big public cauldron. Isn’t possible to truly protect those files.
The add-on brings a new uploader screen where you can quickly upload your files and have them truly locked down.
Luca thanks, if we upload the files manually – can we rewrite the old files keeping the names and restrictions? The files will be updated weekly.
To be truly restricted and safe, each file has got a unique ID and name. Therefore isn’t possible to override them as you’d do in a desktop folder.
However there could be other ways of achieving this in the easiest way (eg. create a dedicated file’s folder and displaying always the most recent file)
thanks!
You’re welcome
hello friend please help…when i upload file i get this error …Error inserting the file into the database
Hello,
sounds like the database has not been set up properly.
Please open a ticket, I will give you detailed instructions in there: https://support.lcweb.it/
FRIEND, I registered, but I never got the login details. I Search in spam and don’t either.
Use this password: 5KqcYiVcpaKvID0UeX#b8sFO
(and remember to change it as soon as you login)
hello I wanted to ask you how I can make sure that each customer only sees his files in his private area … that is, tried almost all day without having results … I ask you if you can help me.
Ciao,
I files caricati nella dashboard utente sono visibili esclusivamente all’utente in questione. Ti rimando al capitolo della documentazione nel caso ti fossi perso qualche step: https://doc.lcweb.it/pc_files_manager/#user_files
Hello.
First of all, I can’t register to your support, I keep getting error messages.
Anyway, we used to have your previous secure links plugins which we replaced with your new one. We uploaded our new files, set the right user groups for each.
Problem is,most of our users seems to have problems reaching the files. They are keep getting access denied. We asked them to delete their cookies and try again, but they still getting access denied. can you please suggest a solution?
Thank you,
Hello,
which error message? I keep getting tickets and currently performing morning support, therefore the site is okay. Are you sure you are selecting the right product?
About files: are you able to reach them through the admin link? (admin side > files management table > last column contains a link to the file)
Hello! about your support, it keeps telling invalid username or username exists.
About the the plugin: it is behaving erratically. For example, I can login to members area, I can click and see a file just fine. Other users cannot, they login, they have rights but they get File permission denied. Right now , I am in admin, I click to see to see the files from the plugin’ list and when I click to open the file, I get File permission denied!!
plz help!
I’d need to inspect your site (for example, are you using any cache system?)
Today I got 12 tickets, then surely works
Please double check the daya you are entering. If still fails, use my profile form to send me an access to your site: https://codecanyon.net/user/lcweb#contact
that’s the weird thing, sometimes it works, sometimes it doesnt! anyway I tried something with the Cache and I will get back to you. Thanks!
ok, it seems the problem was the Dynamic Caching Siteground hosting used. We had to flush it manually and so far everything is fine. Thank you for your help.
You’re welcome
Hello, please add “search files ..” string on .pot file for translation! thank you!
Hello, thanks for notifying this! It will be included in the next update.
In the meanwhile you can grab the POT file here https://filebin.net/xnliecey1vywjevv/default.zip?t=maj01bkf
Thanks for send the file… we notice another bug that if we are using the view mode to “Folders navigator (side tree on desktop)” and have subfolders the plugin is generating empty UL tags look: https://i.imgur.com/I2NJbWm.png
Could you please open a ticket letting me check directly on your site? https://support.lcweb.it/
I need to create a landing page only for members. Is possible with this plugin extension to upload a simple static html file/web page and give access only to specific members?
Hello,
the add-on is meant to move files from site to user, then they would download your HTML code.
As static resource, an HTML page would be external to wordpress, then is not posssible to restrict it with PHP/plugins.
Basically.. an HTML page is restrictable only via HTACCESS
It would be nice if we could order the files in the “restricted files” tab so when we create a view that uses the folder permissions, it will be in that order. Having a custom sort option is fine except it doesn’t tell me which folder the file is from so I have no idea if it’s the correct one I want.
For example, i am uploading a user manual by chapter and there is no way I can easily order it by chapter name because it will put them as Chapter 1 / Chapter 10 / Chapter 2 / Chapter 20 / Chapter 3 / Chapter 4 / etc.
And i uploaded different manuals across folders so if I do a search for “Chapter”, i see many many files with the same name but can’t tell what folder it’s in. It lists the ID, it should list any restricted folders it is in, and let you search by folder, or as I mentioned in the beginning, just let us sort the restricted folder files with a drag and drop option.
Chapter 1 / Chapter 10 / Chapter 2 / Chapter 20 / Chapter 3 / Chapter 4
It’s the (in)famous natural sorting, I never thought about it. It’s also not easy since I have to deal with it in mySQL and not in PHP.
I’d like to send you a “fixed” version, but don’t see your purchase. How did you get it?
I have the “PrivateContent – WordPress Bundle Pack”. If i need to purchase support again, let me know.
Just contact me through my profile form
Hi,
Before I buy this extension does it integrate with existing woo commerce registered users?
And is it possible to make the private page and file upload for each user accessible in the tabs of the woo commerce ‘my account’ page?
So end result would ideally be an area in the ‘my account’ pages that would allow the customer to upload files to their account.
Thanks
Hello,
please note this is a PrivateContent add-on, not a standalone plugin.
Therefore if follow PvtContent rules: https://lcweb.it/privatecontent/
Thanks, I already have the main plugin. So do you think the above questions are possible?
No, they won’t be in the “my account page”. You will create a files view and insert it through a shortcode (or a builder block)
So are you saying I could create a tab in the my account page and then insert a shortcode that would pull in the files and upload feature?
Yes, if that tab content supports shortcodes, yes.