HiddenStores

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HiddenStores -- Enables more safe file uploads

<h2>Synopsis</h2>

HiddenStores [ <code class="OPTION">HiddenStores on|off</code>]

Default

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HiddenStores off

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Context

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server config, <Global>, <VirtualHost>, <Anonymous>, >

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Module

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mod_xfer

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Compatibility

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1.2.7rc1 and later

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<h2>Description</h2>

The HiddenStores directive enables two-step file uploads: files are uploaded as ".in.filename." and once the upload is complete, renamed to just "filename". This provides a degree of atomicity and helps prevent 1) incomplete uploads and 2) files being used while they're still in the progress of being uploaded.

Note: if the temporary file name is already in use (e.g., a server crash during upload), it will prevent the file from being uploaded

The REST (Restart STOR) command is automatically blocked when HiddenStores is enabled, with the server returning a 501 error code to the client.