Force Download Filetypes

If you have certain filetypes that you would rather a visitor to download rather than view in their browser, this bit of htaccess code would be perfect for you. Such examples would include if you have images or videos that you want to force your visitors to download.

AddType application/octet-stream .mov
AddType application/octet-stream .avi
AddType application/octet-stream .mpg
AddType application/octet-stream .jpg
AddType application/octet-stream .mp3

Each type of file would be on it’s own line, and all you have to do is link to the file and when the user clicks on the link, they will automatically be prompted to download the file.

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