Creating an HTML form and Integrating with Whatsapp

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Hello Team,

Please can anyone help me (I have created an HTML form and Also included the "File Upload"... During testing and after uploading the file i realize that the link to the file carries this (C:/fakepath)

Please how can i Correct this, So when a file is uploaded and sent to whatsapp, it can display a link to the image uploaded?

Thanks

Jayraj Chhaya · Answer

The "C:/fakepath" issue is a security feature implemented by web browsers to prevent the leakage of local file system information. It is not possible to remove this prefix directly in HTML. However, there are alternative solutions to achieve the desired outcome. One approach is to handle the file upload process using server-side scripting, such as PHP. With PHP, you can move the uploaded file to a designated folder on the server and store the file path in a database. Then, when sending the link to WhatsApp, you can retrieve the file path from the database and generate a dynamic link to the uploaded image. Here's an example of how you can handle the file upload process using PHP: In the upload.php file, you can use the move_uploaded_file function to move the uploaded file to a specific folder on the server: Once the file is uploaded and the path is stored in the database, you can generate a link to the uploaded image and send it to WhatsApp. Remember to validate and sanitize user input to ensure the security of your application. Additionally, make sure to set appropriate file permissions on the server to restrict access to the uploaded files. By implementing server-side scripting like PHP, you can overcome the "C:/fakepath" issue and provide a functional link to the uploaded image when sending it to WhatsApp.

Ibrahim · Answer

Thank you so much... But please i still got little confusion.. Please is there any means of Contacting you directly?

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