member only download

  • I would like to offer a free ebook to encourage new members. Is it possible to manage this through wordpress, ie a download only available to registered members?

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  • Yes – it’s possible by linking to the pdf attachment on a private, or password-protected, page.

    Thread Starter twinisles

    (@twinisles)

    Thanks esmi. I assume that means the pdf will be stored in a public folder, so if someone has the url they can just go ahead and download anyway? Is there a way to protect a folder so only those logged in can access its contents? Sorry if I’ve misunderstood / explained badly, I’m very new to this game.

    I assume that means the pdf will be stored in a public folder

    Correct.

    Is there a way to protect a folder so only those logged in can access its contents?

    You could use a plugin like WP-DownloadManager: https://www.ads-software.com/extend/plugins/wp-downloadmanager/

    But that does seem a little OTT for a single download. Another option might be to archive the pdf file in a password-protected zip file and then only make the zip password available to members via a private page.

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