ServerSide Files

Downloads an encrypted file from the server and saves it to disk.

Files are encrypted with AES on the server and transferred over an encrypted channel.

Signature

bool GetServerFile(const std::string& accessId, 
                  const std::string& licenseKey = "");

Parameters

accessId

Type: std::string

Description: 12-digit file access identifier

Generated: When uploading file to server

Required: Yes

licenseKey

Returns

Type: bool

Value	Description
true	File downloaded successfully
false	Download failed

Downloaded files are saved to: %LOCALAPPDATA%\YourApp\Downloads\

Basic Example

if (auth.GetServerFile("123456789012", licenseKey)) {
    std::cout << "File downloaded successfully" << std::endl;
} else {
    std::cerr << "Download failed: " << auth.GetLastError() << std::endl;
}

Use Cases

Auto-Update

std::string currentVersion = "1.0.0";
std::string latestVersion = auth.GetServerString("version_id");

if (latestVersion > currentVersion) {
    std::cout << "Update available: " << latestVersion << std::endl;
    
    if (auth.GetServerFile("updater_id", licenseKey)) {
        std::cout << "Update downloaded" << std::endl;
        // Install update
    }
}

Plugin System

Asset Loading

Security Features

Encryption

• Files encrypted with AES-256

• Unique encryption key per file

• Stored with .enc extension

Access Control

Integrity

Limitations

Limit	Value	Note
Max file size	100MB	Configurable per subscription
Concurrent downloads	3	Simultaneous downloads
Bandwidth	Server limits	Subject to server capacity

Always verify file exists before using. Network issues are common.

Related Functions

• StartFile - Download and execute file

• GetServerString - Get configuration strings

• ValidateKey - Required for protected files