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How to list all files in a specific folder using php and hostgator server

I am building a joomla website and need to list all of the files in a specific folder off of the root "public_html" folder. For example, if I need to list all of the files in, say, "public_html/testdir". What path would I have to pass to opendir() for access. The website is currently sitting on a hostgator server.

Matt

Hi rawcoder,

Sorry, I'm not in a position to test the code below, however please give it a try and see if it achieves what you are looking to do

if ($handle = opendir($_SERVER['DOCUMENT_ROOT'] . '/testdir')) {
    while (false !== ($file = readdir($handle))) {
        if ($file != "." && $file != "..") {
            echo "$file\n";
        }
    }
    closedir($handle);
}

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rawcoder

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I tried that and received the following permission denied error: "Warning: opendir(/home/hairupst/public_html) [function.opendir]: failed to open dir: Permission denied". Is there anything special I need to do?

Carlos Llanos

What is the exact script that you are posting in your file?

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Carlos Llanos

Did any of the above help you?

To verify that it's a permission problem, you can alter the above scripts to drill further down into the directories. I believe the images folder should be open to all users...

"/joomlafolder/images/"

Matt

Does the "public_html/testdir" folder exist? If not create it.

Also, as NUKIT said please make sure you have permission to read the folder you are trying to access.