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Free Plugin by Potsky v0.4.19

s2member Secure File Browser

The best way to share files securely with your clients, customers, friends and community.

s2member Secure File Browser

The facts

Rating
4.7★ from 15
Active installs
70+
Price
Free
Last updated
7 Apr 2016
Added
Dec 2012
Requires WP
3.3
Tested up to
WP 4.2.39
Downloads
15,671

Our analysis

AI-assisted

s2Member Secure File Browser is a WordPress plugin designed for browsing files stored in the secure-files location of the s2Member Memberships plugin. It allows users to access specific directories based on their membership level and capabilities, displaying only the files they are permitted to see.

The plugin uses a shortcode to create a file browser interface, which can be customised with various options such as sorting, filtering, and displaying additional file information. It is suitable for websites that require controlled access to downloadable files for different user levels.

Best for: This plugin is best for WordPress sites using the s2Member plugin that need to manage file access for different membership levels.

What it does well

  • Allows browsing of secure files based on user permissions
  • Customisable shortcode options for display and functionality
  • Supports multiple user access levels and custom capabilities

Where it falls short

  • Limited information available on features and usage
  • Last updated in April 2016, may not be compatible with newer WordPress versions

Verdict

s2Member Secure File Browser provides a way to manage file access for users, but its outdated status may limit its effectiveness on newer WordPress installations.

From the developer

Potsky's own description of s2member Secure File Browser, lightly tidied.

s2Member Secure File Browser is a wordpress plugin for browsing files from the secure-files location of the s2Member® WordPress Memberships plugin.

Shortcode

You can display the file browser via the shortcode [s2member_secure_files_browser /].

The shortcode will display a file browser item with only granted directories for current user.

The shortcode can handle :

  • access-s2member-level0 directory for level #0 and more users
  • access-s2member-level1 directory for level #1 and more users
  • access-s2member-level2 directory for level #2 and more users
  • access-s2member-level3 directory for level #3 and more users
  • access-s2member-level4 directory for level #4 and more users
  • access-s2member-ccap-* custom capabilities directories for according users
  • any directory for all users in read only (unable to download)

All these featured folders can be located anywhere and they can be used several times.

Clicking on a file will launch the download according to the s2member files access control.

Please use the shortcode generator in the Dashboard > s2Member Menu > Secure File Browser to generate complex values.

Available shortcode options

  • collapseeasing : Easing function to use on collapse
  • collapsespeed : Speed of the collapse folder action in ms
  • cutdirnames : Truncate directory names to specific chars length
  • cutfilenames : Truncate file names to specific chars length
  • dirbase : Initial directory from the s2member-files directory
  • dirfirst : Show directories above files
  • displayall : Display all items without checking if user is granted to download them
  • displaybirthdate : Display files birth date
  • displaycomment : Display files comment
  • displayname : Display files displayname instead of regular files name
  • displaydownloaded : Show if a file has already been downloaded
  • displaysize : Display files size
  • displaymodificationdate : Display files modification date
  • dirzip : Let directories be downloaded
  • expandeasing : Easing function to use on expand
  • expandspeed : Speed of the expand folder action in ms
  • filterdir : A full regexp directories have to match to be displayed
  • filterfile : A full regexp files have to match to be displayed
  • folderevent : Event to trigger expand/collapse
  • hidden : Show hidden files or not
  • multifolder : Whether or not to limit the browser to one subfolder at a time
  • names : Replace files name with custom values
  • openrecursive : Whether or not to open all subdirectories when opening a directory
  • previewext : Display file preview button for these extensions
  • s2alertbox : Display the s2member confirmation box when a user tries to download a file
  • search : Let user search files
  • searchgroup : Group shortcodes with a single single search box
  • searchdisplay : How to display search results
  • sortby : Sort files in directories by a criteria

All informations about these options are well documented in :

  • Dashboard > s2Member > Secure File Browser panel for admin (manage_options capability)
  • Dashboard > Tools > Secure File Browser panel for users

Example (A shortcode has to be defined on one line, here is on several lines below only for better understanding) :

[s2member_secure_files_browser
    folderevent="mouseover"
    expandeasing="linear"
    expandspeed="200"
    collapseeasing="swing"
    collapsespeed="200"
    multifolder="0"
    openrecursive="1"
    dirbase="/"
    hidden="1"
    dirfirst="0"
    openrecursive="1"
    filterdir="%2F(access%7Ctata)%2Fi"
    filterfile="%2F%5C.(png%7Cjpe%3Fg%7Cgif%7Czip)%24%2Fi"
    names="access-s2member-level0:General|access-s2member-ccap-video:Videos"
    search="1"
    searchdisplay="4D"
/]

You can generate a shortcode with complex options with the Shortcode Generator in the Dashboard > s2Member > Secure File Browser panel

Read the full description on the official page →

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