LinkDeny

LinkDeny, developed by Port80 Software, Inc., is a robust Network Tools application categorized under Internet & Network tools. The latest version 2.2.4 of this program, named LinkDeny.exe, offers extensive features for Microsoft IIS website administrators. Its primary function is to control access to web content through powerful access controls. For instance, it can block downloads based on parameters such as the requestor's IP address, Referring URL, Country, geographic location, length of the user session, type of web browser, existence of a cookie, or HTTP request header type and content. This makes it an excellent solution for those needing to control bandwidth usage and reduce affiliate fraud by ensuring only legitimate referrals.

Among other features, LinkDeny includes full logging functionality, providing a transparent logging-only mode by default, with logs available in text files for later review. It also boasts a Rule Testing Utility, enabling users to validate their rules to ensure proper anti-leeching and access control. Furthermore, the program supports settings import/export, facilitating migration and server-farm deployments, and offers multiple management interface options through an easy-to-use GUI or direct XML rule file editing.

The program's comprehensive controls help ensure that proprietary, paid, or copyrighted content remains secure, only accessible to authorized users. Its flexible rules-based system makes it a powerful security tool, and it supports both single IIS Web servers and IIS Web farms.

Pros:

• Advanced access control options
• Full logging functionality
• Rule testing utility
• Easy import/export of settings
• Supports multiple management interfaces
• Compatible with single IIS servers and web farms

Cons:

• Could be overwhelming for beginners due to its extensive features
• GUI might seem outdated to some users

To download LinkDeny, the program is available for free trial, allowing users to evaluate its capabilities before committing. Other versions of this program includes version 2.2.

It is not possible to confirm if there is a free download for this software available on the developer's website. We cannot guarantee that the program is safe to download as it will be downloaded from the developer's website. Before launching the program, check it with any free antivirus software.

You may want to check out more software, such as PageScope Network Setup, Veeam FastSCP or CrossFTP Server, which might be similar to LinkDeny.