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Redirect from PHP page is it wasn't included or required

I have a set of PHP files that I am including and using as templates for information that I am storing in a MYSQL Database. These files can be accessed with the link to them. I do not want these files to be accessed if they are not being loaded by another file.

For example: I have a file called errorBox.php which should only be visible when included in mainPage.php. However, currently, by going to http://myUrl.com/errorBox.php I can access the page.

I have tried using the following:

header("Location: http://myUrl.com");

but unfortunately it doesn't seem to work.

Is there a way to redirect automatically from these pages if they have not been included? Or is there a different solution to my problem?

Thank you in advance.

Solution

  • May you can check if was included/required using the get_included_files function.

    And if was not included/required, you can redirect:

    header('Location: http://myurl.com');
die;

    Use die after to stop execute things.