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A comprehensive guide on how to change the upload path in Laravel 8 to store files in the `public` directory instead of the `storage` folder, especially useful for users with restricted hosting environments.
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Storing Uploaded Files in the public Folder in Laravel 8

Handling file uploads efficiently is a common requirement in web application development. In Laravel 8, storing uploaded files by default goes into the storage directory. This is typically fine, but sometimes users face restrictions imposed by their hosting providers. This could especially be the case if functions like symlink() are disabled for security reasons, forcing developers to rethink their file storage strategy. In this guide, we will explore how to configure file uploads to go directly into the public folder instead of the storage directory.

The Problem

You might find yourself in a situation where:

Your hosting provider has limited your ability to execute certain functions like symlink().

You need a straightforward method to access user-uploaded files from the public_html/uploads directory.

For instance, you want the directory structure of your application to look like this:

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The Solution

To achieve the desired directory structure and successfully store uploads in the public/uploads directory, let’s follow these well-structured steps in your Laravel 8 application.

Step 1: Configuring config/filesystems.php

Open the config/filesystems.php file.

Find the disks array.

Add a new disk configuration for your uploads. Here’s the code to include:

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With this configuration, you define a new disk that points to the uploads folder within your public directory.

Step 2: Implementing the Upload in Your Controller

Next, you need to implement the actual file upload logic in your controller. Let’s say you’re working with a VideoController. Here’s how you can adjust the uploadVideo method:

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Step 3: Testing the Upload Functionality

Ensure that your permissions are set correctly on the public/uploads directory so that files can be written to it.

Test uploading a file via Postman or through your application's front-end.

This method directs the uploads to the correct folder and avoids creating unwanted directories inside the files folder.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you will successfully change the upload path for files in a Laravel 8 application to the public/uploads folder. This configuration not only simplifies access to your uploaded files but also circumvents any restrictions enforced by your hosting provider. Implementing the changes is straightforward and can have a significant impact on how you manage file uploads and storage in your application.

With the steps above, you can ensure a smooth user experience while handling uploaded content, valuable for any project that includes user-generated media.