New File Submission / Update Request

Download DIR uses the PAD standard for new file submission. Our PAD server checks submitted pad files ever 48 hours for updates.

Submitting New Files

To submit a new file enter the URL of your pad file in the form below. Our PAD Server will check your pad file and if valid add your downloadable file to our database.

Updating Files

If you wish to request an immediate update be performed on your file listing, enter the URL of your PAD file in the form below. Our PAD sever will check your PAD file for updates as soon as possible.

Submit / Update Software

Automatic Pings

Download dir accepts XML-RPC pings to www.downloaddir.com/submit/rpc. Your XML-RPC message should look like this:


<?xml version="1.0"?>
<methodCall>
  <methodName>weblogUpdates.ping</methodName>
  <params>
    <param>
      <value>http://www.YOURWEBSITE.com/PADFILE.xml</value>
    </param>
  </params>
</methodCall>
 
 

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