Server Addon Direct Link

Server Addon: Direct Link

Description

A file reachable at a direct URL somewhere else.

When to choose it: Media on another server or a CDN, where you just have the address.

How to Access

Components → Proclaim → Servers → New, then choose Direct Link in the server type picker.

Note

The server type cannot be changed after the server is created. To switch platforms later, create a new server and move media across with Administration → Server Migration.

Set Up the Server

1. Set Server URL Path to the address where your files live, without the http:// or https:// — that is chosen separately in Protocol.
2. Save & Close.

Add a Media File

1. Enter the Filename, which is appended to the server's path.
2. Choose the Mime Type so browsers know what they are being handed.
3. Set Target if the link should open somewhere specific.
4. Save & Close.

No credentials needed

This addon has no API key or OAuth level. Paste a URL and it works.

Screen Reference

Fields on the server

Field	What it is for
Server URL Path	The Server URL Path to the url not including the http or https
Protocol	Protocol of the server that needs to be used. http:// or https://, Default is (http://)

Fields on a media file

Field	What it is for
Filename	Use file name as entire path if you wish. Just don't select a server or path. (Don't use this option if uploading)
Target	Target for link (ie: _self, _blank etc)
Choose a Mime Type	If you can't find the mime type here, please refer to Mime type standards W3C.

Display settings shared by every addon

Every server type also carries the same block of display settings — player choice, popup behaviour, the media button's text, colour, icon and size, and the image shown beside it. They work the same way whichever addon you pick, and are documented on Help-server and Help-mediafile.

Related Information

• Help-server — the server form in general
• Help-servers — the servers list
• Help-mediafile — the media file form
• Guide-Add-Audio-and-Video — choosing a host and attaching media
• Server-Addons — all sixteen addons compared