How to Create Page Rule to Bypass a Folder on Website

#1

Hello All,

I’m very green to Cloudflare and am confused about how to bypass a folder on my site. I have a membership plugin that isn’t protecting some files (they are visible) due to Cloudflare caching.

I only need this folder which will hold a variety of files like docs pdf’s, mp3’s. I’m not clear on the page rule that will cover this folder. For example, which would work if either:

https://www.abc.com/wp-content/uploads/sfiles/*
abc.com/wp-content/uploads/sfiles

Much appreciation for the help.

Thanks!

#2

I’d go with one like the second one: *abc.com/wp-content/uploads/sfiles/*
It will match www and non-www, plus everything in that folder. And set that Page Rule “Cache Level” to Bypass Cache.

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#3

Thank you so much for replying. Just a side note. I did place the rule in. I’m using memberpress and I’ve placed a rule there as it’s required /wp-content/uploads/sfiles/

I’m still seeing the files if I copy the link to a private browser window. Is there something I’m missing or doing wrong?

#4

You may have to clear the Cloudflare cache (Purge Everything). Hopefully after that, your membership plugin will block direct access to those files (if that’s how it’s supposed to work).

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