Paid Memberships Pro - Protected Downloads Addon v1.2

Set the membership level restriction (see below), then Publish the post. Managing the Attached File Replace File: Upload a new file. The previous file is deleted from the server after the new one uploads successfully. Remove: Deletes the file from the server and clears the file metadata. Members will no longer see a download link until a new file is uploaded.

Restricting a Download to Membership Levels Downloads use PMPro’s standard content restriction system. Open a Download in the block editor. In the Require Membership section of the right sidebar, select the membership levels that should have access. If no levels are selected, the file is accessible to all logged-in users. The Membership column on the Downloads list table shows the levels assigned to each download at a glance.

Displaying Downloads on the Frontend There are three ways to display a download on any page, post, or widget area. Block Editor Two blocks are available in the block inserter under the PMPro category: PMPro Download: displays a single download by ID. PMPro Download Library: displays all published downloads in a list or grid. Shortcodes Single Download [pmpro_download id="123"] AttributeDefaultDescriptionid(required)The post ID of the Download.

Visible in the Shortcode column of the Downloads list.templatelinkDisplay template: link, card, or button.labeltitleDownload name to display: title (the post title) or filename (the uploaded filename). Download Library [pmpro_download_library] AttributeDefaultDescriptiontemplatelinkDisplay template: link, card, or button.layoutlistLayout style: list or grid.columns2Number of columns when layout="grid". Accepts 2 or 3.labeltitleDownload name label: title or filename.limit-1Maximum downloads to show. -1 shows all.orderbytitleSort field: title or date.orderascSort direction: asc or desc.

Download Templates Each display method supports three templates that control how a download appears to members and non-members. Link (template="link") A compact inline text link with a file-type icon. Locked downloads show a lock icon and “Requires {level name} membership” note. Best for embedding individual downloads inline within post content. Button (template="button") A prominent CTA button with a download icon, file name, and “Download” label.

Locked downloads show a “Requires [level] membership” button linking to checkout or the membership levels page. Best for highlighting a single high-value download on a landing page or in a sidebar. Card (template="card") A PMPro-styled card with the download title, optional description, and an action button. Locked downloads show the description (if set), the membership requirement, and a “Join Now” or “View Membership Options” button.

Best for a download library page or anywhere you want to showcase multiple downloads with context. Non-Member CTA When a download is locked, the CTA button links to: The checkout page for that level, if only one level has access. The membership levels page, if multiple levels have access. Download Library The [pmpro_download_library] shortcode and PMPro Download Library block display all published Downloads in one place.

Members see a download link, button, or card for every file they can access. Choose whether non-members see a locked version of each download with the membership requirement, or hide members-only downloads entirely. Downloads without an attached file do not appear in the library. Related: Memberships > Advanced Settings > Filter Searches and Archives Action and Filter Hooks This Add On does not currently expose public action or filter hooks.

PMPro’s core restricted file system handles file delivery. The following PMPro core filters apply to this Add On: pmpro_can_access_restricted_file pmpro_restrictable_post_types Frequently Asked Questions Where does the Add On store my files? Files are stored in PMPro’s restricted uploads directory, which lives outside the standard wp-content/uploads folder and is protected from direct browser access.

PMPro’s authenticated download handler securely serves the files. What file types can I upload? Any file type WordPress permits on your site. The allowed types are controlled by WordPress’s standard upload_mimes filter, which site administrators can customize. Can a member download a file multiple times? Yes. There is no per-user download limit in this version.

Members with the correct level can download as many times as they like. What happens when I delete a Download post? The physical file is permanently deleted from the server when you permanently delete the post (not just move it to Trash). If you want to preserve the file, replace it or move it before deleting the post. What happens when I replace a file?

The add on deletes the old file from the server only after the new file uploads successfully. If the upload fails, your original file is preserved. Can I display multiple downloads on one page? Yes. Use [pmpro_download_library] to show all downloads at once, or place multiple [pmpro_download id="..."] shortcodes on the same page. How do I find a download’s ID for the shortcode?

The Shortcode column on the Downloads list table shows the ready-to-copy shortcode for each download, including its ID. You can also find the ID in the URL when editing a download post (post=123 in the URL). Screenshots Example of the Downloads Library in card style with membership access Example of the Downloads Library in card style without membership access Adding a Download via the WordPress admin to set the file, name, restricted access, and optional description Downloads Add On – List table view of all downloads and their protection settings Frontend screenshot of a single download in the card template style with membership access Example of the Downloads “Link” template style in the block editor as a block or shortcode Example of the Downloads “Button” template style in the block editor as a block or shortcode This is a Standard Add On.

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