How to create a web.config file dynamically

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How can I create a web.config file on the fly. Say If a users creates a folder I want to be able to block other users to browse another use folders. So I want to dynamically create a web config file with the proper info so only the user that created the folder can browse its contents or even view the folder.

Posted 14-May-11 6:51am

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Updated 15-May-11 5:25am

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Wonde Tadesse · Accepted Answer · 2011-05-14T07:28:00

Solution 1

You can create the web.config file as same way you create any file. However to specify the web.config file sections please read ASP.NET Custom Web Configuration Section[^]

I hope this will help you well.

Posted 14-May-11 7:28am

Wonde Tadesse

#realJSOP · Accepted Answer · 2011-05-14T07:31:00

Solution 2

The proper way to do that is to add the appropriate settings to the site's web.config.

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Posted 14-May-11 7:31am

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