Is it possible prevent direct acces to files in server?

[fferro]

I don't want anybody downloading from my site by entering http://mysite.com/media/myfile.xxx if they know the correct address.
Can they?
thank you

Fernando

Excuse me if you have discused this topic before, I do not understand Germany (English just a bit )

[Demolition_FABI]

No, they can't access, if you have copied phpBB_root/media/.htaccess to your media directory

[fferro]

thak you Demolition_FABI

Fernando