Move files folder

[Ana]

My journal had recently a malware attack and I found out that the files folder is in the public_html directory. Is there a way I can move it?

[kerimsarigul]

Create a Backup: Before making any changes, it’s crucial to create a backup of your entire website

Move the “files” Directory: Use FTP or your hosting control panel’s file manager to move the entire “files” directory from public_html to the new directory

Update Configuration: You will likely need to update the configuration of your OJS to point to the new location of the “files” directory.

Open the config file: config.inc.php
Find “files_dir” line

files_dir = new directory must here

Test: After making these changes, thoroughly test your journal to ensure that everything is functioning as expected.

[asmecher]

Hi all,

Just a note: the files_dir should never point to something inside the web root (e.g. public_html), unless you’ve protected it from direct access somehow! That’s the most common misconfiguration that leads to attacks.

Regards,
Alec Smecher
Public Knowledge Project Team