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=== Protect Uploads ===
Contributors: alticreation
Tags: uploads, protection, security, watermark, password protection
Requires at least: 3.0.1
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.0
Stable tag: 0.6.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Protect your uploads directory. Prevent browsing, add watermarks, disable right-click, and password-protect files.
For more information, visit [protectuploads.com](https://protectuploads.com).
== Description ==
The uploads directory is where the files of the WordPress library are stored. Unfortunelty, this directory is not protected. A person who wants to see all your library could list it instantly going to : http://yourwebsite/wp-content/uploads . This plugin will hide the content by adding an index.php file on the root of your uploads directory or by setting an htaccess which will return a 403 error (Forbidden Access).
* Depending on your server setting, the htaccess option could be disabled.
**New Features in Version 0.6.0:**
* **Image Watermarking**: Add text watermarks to your uploaded images with customizable position, opacity, and font size.
* **Right-Click Protection**: Prevent users from right-clicking to download or save your images.
* **Password Protection**: Secure individual media files with passwords. Multiple passwords can be set for each file with custom labels.
* **Access Logging**: Track who accesses your password-protected files with detailed logs including IP address and user agent.
Available languages:
* English
* Français
* Español
* Italian (thanks to Marko97)
== Installation ==
1. Upload `protect-uploads` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
3. Configure protection options in Settings → Media → Protect Uploads
Note: GD library is needed for watermarking functionality and being able to create a .htaccess file in uploads directory.
== Frequently Asked Questions ==
= How do I add a password to a media file? =
1. Enable password protection in Settings → Media → Protect Uploads
2. Edit any media file in your Media Library
3. Scroll down to the "Password Protection" section
4. Add one or more passwords with descriptive labels
= How does watermarking work? =
When enabled, watermarking automatically adds text to images when they are uploaded. You can customize:
- The watermark text (defaults to your site name)
- Position (top-left, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-right, center)
- Opacity (0-100%)
- Font size (small, medium, large)
= Can I password protect only certain file types? =
Yes, password protection works for all media file types including PDFs, images, videos, and documents.
== Screenshots ==
1. Administration Page for the plugin.
2. Password protection settings for individual media files.
3. Watermarking options in the settings page.
== Upgrade Notice ==
= 0.6.0 =
Major update with new security features: watermarking, right-click protection, and password protection for individual media files.
== Changelog ==
= 0.6.0 =
* Added image watermarking with customizable text, position, opacity, and font size
* Added right-click protection to prevent image downloads
* Added password protection for individual media files
* Added access logging for password-protected files
* Added multiple password support with custom labels
* Added security enhancements throughout the plugin
* Improved file serving with better security checks
* Added font size control for watermarks
* Enhanced error handling and logging
= 0.5.2 =
* Removed unused css
= 0.4 =
* Fix potential security issues.
* Remove recursive loop that creates indexes.
= 0.3 =
* Simplify UI admin.
* check presence of index.html.
* Remove option value managing current protection status.
* Reorganizing code and making it more modular and simple.
* Remove useless pieces.
= 0.2 =
* Add security check to form in admin page.
* Add sidebar for admin page
* Add Italian translation (thanks to Marko97).
* Try to fix the wrong message saying that Protection is disabled eventhough it is actually working.
= 0.1 =
* Initial release