Create a password-protected file using Download Manager

Modified on Thu, 19 Sep, 2019 at 12:27 PM

This is for https://wordpress.org/plugins/download-manager/ 


In the Dashboard, go to "Downloads," and click on "Add New File."


Fill in the title of the download (e.g., "Test Package), then (1) attach a file, (2) set a password, and (3) publish the download.



Copy the "Short-code" (see text highlighted in yellow) from the Downloads > All Files screen.


Paste the Shortcode (including square brackets!) on the page where you want the file to appear.


The finished page with password-protected file should look something like this:


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