upload_store
The `upload_store` directive specifies the directory where uploaded files will be temporarily stored.
Description
The upload_store directive is part of the NGINX upload module, designed to handle file uploads using multi-part form data encoding. When a client uploads files, this directive enables NGINX to save these files to a specific directory on the server. The path provided can be static or dynamically generated using NGINX's variable syntax, allowing flexibility in file management. The directive accepts up to four arguments, with the first argument being the directory path where the uploaded files are stored, while the additional arguments control attributes such as setting permissions, file naming conventions, and file rotation policies.
Once files are stored in the specified directory, they can be managed directly, such as being processed further or served to clients. If the directory does not have the appropriate write permissions, file uploads will fail. It's important to ensure that NGINX has the necessary access rights to the upload directory, and it is best practice to regularly clean up files in this directory to prevent it from filling up over time. The upload_store directive works in conjunction with others like upload_pass, which defines where to direct the request after the upload is complete, and upload_cleanup, which dictates how to manage temporary files after processing.
Config Example
location /upload {
upload_store /tmp/uploads;
upload_pass /handle_upload;
}Ensure the specified directory exists and has appropriate write permissions; otherwise, uploads will fail.
Files stored in the upload directory won't be automatically cleaned up unless configured with upload_cleanup.
Review the security settings to avoid exposing the upload directory to unauthorized access.