URL encryption in rails

Question

I'm using my own ftp to host some files. When users see them, they see a url like ftp://mydomain.com/xyz/file.pdf

I don't want to host them anywhere else. Is there any way I can hide mydomain.com from users?

Answer 1

Have a look at this:

Ruby-Rails serve ftp file direct to client

Basically you will be setting up your rails server to act as a proxy, so the request goes to your rails server, it fetches the file and then sends it.

You'll have to consider memory/load, but it will hide your ftp! It should then be possible to secure your ftp with a password to further protect your files.