You should always use the public directory. The storage folder is not public and should not be by any means. Also use asset() function whenever you try to load images/js/css which points directly to your public directory. Example: <img src="{{ asset('images/example.jpg') }}" />

Thanks geowrgetudor,

Let me explain my issue bit more.

i have used the artisan:link command.

my public images are stored in /storage/app/public/images

my filesystem configs look like:

'links' => [ public_path('storage') => storage_path('app/public'), ],

Why can a visitor see my image at:

http://site.test/images/image.jpg and also at http://site.test/storage/images/image.jpg

when i look at my filesystem there is a symlink from storage to /storage/app/public

I expect that only http://site.test/storage/images/image.jpg should work.

i'm just a bit confused thats all :)

By any chance do you happen to have the same files duplicate inside the public/images? I don't see any other reason for this to happen.

Strange isnt't it. I never changed configs for this. And no i don't have a image directory in public, only a css and js folder.

As long it only happens with the images folder in public i think i have to live with it :)

Is see most laravel sites i checked use /images. i can't imagine everyone changed their config.

Thanks for replying