How can I allow the Website visitors to upload files to my web site ??

Discussion in 'WordPress' started by yasar83, Feb 24, 2012.

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    Hello ,


    any body has Idea about how can I let the website visitors to upload files to my website like "pictures" ??


    I am using wordpress, so is there any plugin can do this ??


    did I need a approval from Hosting server to do this ??


    is it dangerous to give this facility to the visitors ??
     
    yasar83, Feb 24, 2012 IP
  2. sumdor

    sumdor Active Member

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    1.There is no need for plugin. Simply set the user permissions. Go to User and select Author as the default setting.
    2. Or If you are looking for something like this submission form http://www.mothersforum.org/submit-stories/ Then you may have to buy plugins.
    3. I think there are also some free plugins to do that.
     
    sumdor, Feb 25, 2012 IP
  3. sumdor

    sumdor Active Member

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    is it dangerous to give this facility to the visitors ??
    Yes and No. If you set the users to Admin status/Editors then you could face problems. But if you plan to use the sample website submission form i referred, then there is no danger at all. Want professional help? Maybe I can set it up for you. If you need help let me know in the PM
     
    sumdor, Feb 25, 2012 IP
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    AlohaThemes.com Active Member

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    GravityForms allows you to include an upload file element into a form. Their software is tops. I use it for all my client work.

    Good luck! - Scott
     
    AlohaThemes.com, Mar 11, 2012 IP
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    anest.baik Peon

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    you can use plugin "contact form 7" .. check in on wordpress plugin site
     
    anest.baik, Mar 12, 2012 IP
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    neteater Well-Known Member

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    check any guest post plugin. but its not a good idea..coz if sumone uploaded an infected file then your iste will be in trouble but again wp has solutions serach upload scanner and you are done.
    i invested my 4+ years in understanding wp and came to know that i know very little about it :)
     
    neteater, Mar 13, 2012 IP