Using the DNN file manager create a "Secure File System" folder to store your electronic products. The files within this directory will have .resources appended to the filename. The secure file system prevents hackers from downloading your soft goods directly using a browser as IIS and Asp.Net will not allow .resources files from being downloaded.
In order to generate the download link for your soft goods that you have secured using the secure file system you need to utilize the DNN LinkClick.aspx file processor to serve the file up which makes it possible for you to set the file view permissions to restrict the viewing to just authenticated users or any other selected role. Once you generate the DNN linkclick url just cut and paste the url to the download url field in the SmithCart product setup screen and your electronic products will be fully protected.
Step by Step Instructions:
1. From the dnn admin menu - file manager navigate to your portal root and enter a folder name in the "Folders" field
2. Select the option "Secure - File System" from the folders dropdown list and click the "Add folder" button
3. Using dnn file manager upload or copy your downloadable product files to your new secure folder you just created
4. Go to any dnn page and from an html module click the hyperlink icon from the rich text editor and create a file system link to the file in your secure folder.
5. DNN will create a secure linkclick url
6. Copy and paste the link click url to your clipboard or notepad
7. Go to the SmithCart product setup screen for your downloadable product that you want to secure
8. Paste the linkclick generated in step 6 in front of the full url to your portal root. It should look something like this: