Flash Player server configuration

For users to view your Flash content on the web, the web server must be properly configured to recognize SWF files.

Your server may already be configured properly. To test server configuration, see TechNote 4151 on the Macromedia Flash Support Center. If your server is not properly configured, follow the procedure below to configure it.

Configuring a server establishes the appropriate Multipart Internet Mail Extension (MIME) types so that the server can identify files with the .swf extension as Shockwave Flash files.

A browser that receives the correct MIME type can load the appropriate plug-in, control, or helper application to process and properly display the incoming data. If the MIME type is missing or not properly delivered by the server, the browser might display an error message or a blank window with a puzzle piece icon.

To configure a server for the Flash Player, do one of the following: