How do I configure hotlink protection? Print

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  • Login to cPanel.
  • Locate and click on the "Hotlink Protection" icon within the "Security" category.
Open the Hotlink Protection link in cPanel.
  • To enable/disable Hotlink protection, click on the "Enable" or "Disable" button.
  • Under the "URLs to allow access" heading, enter the name of your domain and any subdomains that will require access to server resources (images, etc).
  • Under the next heading, enter the extensions of files you want to block direct access to. Many common file types will be listed by default.
  • Choose whether or not to allow direct access to the file (The file can be access directly from the browser, just not from another web page.)
  • You can enter a "Redirect" URL for requests that attempt to access a hotlink protected resource. This page may be a "Hotlinking is not allowed" page.
Updating your hotlink protection settings.
  • Click the "Submit" button to save your settings.

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