WordPress File Manager Plugin (CMDM) - Downloads - Password Protecting Downloads


Downloads - Password Protecting Downloads

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The WordPress File Manager plugin allows to secure your downloads with a password.

Frontend Example

In order to download the password-protected file, the user will need to enter the password in the field above the "Download" button on the download page.

Secure Your Downloads With a Password - File Manager Plugin for WordPress
Secure Your Downloads With a Password

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Any download can be protected by a unique password set by the author of the download (the user submitting the download). 

The author of the download enters a password to protect the download directly on the uploader or "New Download" form.

Front-end option for setting up a passwords for downloads - File Download Plugin
Front-end option for setting up a passwords for downloads

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