"Index Of" Description

[CheesyBeanz]

Not sure if this is in the correct forum, so MOD's please move it if it isn't, thanks.

I have on my server, several directories on my domain, each hosting many PDF's for my customers; Each PDF is password protected. When my customers access the directory, they see their PDF's and each has a Name, Last Modified, Size and Description Column. How do I get the Description Column to show the description of the pdf file? I have entered descriptions everywhere all over the PDF but I still cant get it to show.

Thanks.

 

[cPanelMichael]

Hello

You will need to add the "AddDescription" values in the .htaccess file. EX:

AddDescription "The Test Image" test.jpg

Thank you.

 

[CheesyBeanz]

Sounds simple enough. I've never made a HTAccess file before, is this all I need to put in the file bearing in mind, it'll only ever contain pdf's and the htaccess file itself?

Sorry for asking, but I'm a complete newbie.

 

[cPanelMichael]

Yes, that is the only line you will need to place in the file assuming you only want to add a description to a single file. You must add that entry in the .htaccess file for each file you want to create a description for.

Thank you.

 

[CheesyBeanz]

I've just tried it and it doesn't appear to work. Thanks for your help anyway. I'll have to do without.

 

[quietFinn]

Did you notice that the filename is .htaccess ? Starting with a dot and lowercase.

 

[CheesyBeanz]

Yes, that how I named the file, I already knew it started with a dot and in LC. Does the server have to have anything enabled for this to work?

 

[cPanelMichael]

The AutoIndex Apache module is required, however that should be compiled by default:

# httpd -l|grep autoindex
  mod_autoindex.c

Thank you.

 

[CheesyBeanz]

The AutoIndex Apache module is required, however that should be compiled by default:

# httpd -l|grep autoindex
  mod_autoindex.c

Thank you.

I added that to the .htaccess file but it's still not allowing the description to be shown.

 

[cPanelMichael]

You should not add that to the .htaccess file. That's the output of a command that is ran via SSH. You may want to consult with your hosting provider for additional assistance.

Thank you.

 

[quietFinn]

I added that to the .htaccess file but it's still not allowing the description to be shown.

If you added that to the .htaccess file you should get a 500-error.

If you didn't get the error it must mean that .htaccess is disabled.

 

[CheesyBeanz]

If you added that to the .htaccess file you should get a 500-error.

If you didn't get the error it must mean that .htaccess is disabled.

I didnt get any error, I was able to view the files as normal but without the description. Does my hosting provider have to enable it or can I do it cpanel?

 

[cPanelMichael]

Please contact your hosting provider for assistance to have them check why it's not working as intended for you.

Thank you.