How to make a pdf download link in joomla

Then when someone completes the form, they go to your page containing the download. Good idea. But my i can't install jce in my host.

Just JCE or every extension? If it is just JCE then ask them why. If it is every extension, then you have an issue with your hosting. Some hosts are more "Joomla-friendly" than others. Is there a way to keep outsiders from getting to the pdf file? Example I have a registered user on my site I then post several pdf files to required login side of my site.

However once the link is posted you can just give out the direct web link to the file. Can we hide this? Secondly I am also worried that Google Bots will find and publish direct links to the files. The files are not top secrete but I would prefer them not being to easy to get to. You're best to use a download management extension. Some have the ability to hide the URL.

Docman is popular. The maximum file upload size is determined by a setting at your host. You should ask your host if this can be increased. Joomla Blog Tutorials, reviews, case studies and other tips to help website owners and website developers master the Joomla content management system. Subscribe to this blog post. Richard Pearce. Rate this blog entry:.

Sydney Joomla Training. About the author. View author's profile More posts from author. Owner of Build a Joomla Website. Responsible for 1 wife, 4 kids and 17 fish. When you have navigated to your folder, you can upload the file using the "Start Upload" button click the "Browse" button to select your files. Now, you need to find the exact URL for your uploaded file. Even though the folder structure on the left hand side says "Media" for the root folder top level , the actual folder the files are in can be named differently.

Actually, in Joomla 1. So the path to the folder is:. In fact, you will see parts of the URL in the text field below the file window. This is the full server URL, though. So it can be a bit confusing. In my case, the file URL will be:. Obvious, right? Didn't think so Actually, I recommend you always test the file URL in your browser before using it further.

Forum Post Assistant - If you are serious about wanting help, you should use this tool to help you post. I want the visitor to click the link and start the download of the file. How do you do that? There is a link button in tinymce editor and you can do what you want. I was pnly trying to help. Evidently some people know all the answers. Ribo is correct there is no need to do that i. Infact what both of you suggest will not have the desired affect because it's the browser settings that determine what happens when a hyperlink to a pdf is clicked,.

You're right as far as how individual browsers handle hyperlinks.