Can I set the filename to which a file is being downloaded to?

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I have a bunch of files, that are being uploaded and tagged by users. When another user downloads one of those files, I want to create a filename like this:

creator_tag1_tag2_name.ext

How can I do that? Does this have to happen on Django side or can it be done via jQuery?

score 7 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 12:14

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In your Django view corresponding to your download, you can set the content disposition header:

response['Content-Disposition'] = 'attachment; filename=somefilename.jpg'

A more detailed answer is given here:

Having Django serve downloadable files

edited May 23 '17 at 12:14

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answered Mar 12 '11 at 16:21

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score 2 · Answer 2 · answered Mar 12 '11 at 16:23

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You need to set returned HTTP header as something like the following:

response.headers['Content-disposition'] = 'attachment; filename=creator_tag1_tag2_name.ext'

answered Mar 12 '11 at 16:23

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Can I set the filename to which a file is being downloaded to?

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