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How to run flash (.flv) / swf Files from Server

For .flv extensions (Flash Files).

  1. Log into Helm
  2. Click on your domain name
  3. Click on the MIME Types icon
  4. Click Add New
  5. Click Add New For the extension enter “flv”. NOTE: Do not type in the quotes or the MIME type will not work.
  6. For the content type enter “video/x-flv”. NOTE: Do not type in the quotes or the MIME type will not work.
  7. For the extension enter “flv”. NOTE: Do not type in the quotes or the MIME type will not work.
  8. For the content type enter “files/applications”. NOTE: Do not type in the quotes or the MIME type will not work.
  9. Click Save

For .swf extensions.

  1. Log into Helm
  2. Click on your domain name
  3. Click on the MIME Types icon
  4. Click Add New
  5. For the extension enter “swf”
  6. For the content type enter “application/x-shockwave-flash”
  7. Click SaveNow your flash/swf files should display properly on your website.