Question

I have a folder on my site (media) that I do not want the public to access, even if they know the full file names.

I believe this is done with chmod controls but not sure. How can I limit access so that only my Server is able to access all of the contents within the directory (css, js, mainly PDF files).

Answer 1

In your httpd.conf or an included .conf file add:

<Directory /dir/to/be/protected>
    AllowOverride None
    <Limit GET POST OPTIONS>
        Order deny,allow
        Deny from all
    </Limit>
</Directory>