Secure Private Files
Secure Private Files allows you to securely manage and share private files with selected users or user roles in WordPress. Files are protected using unique token-based URLs , ensuring they cannot be accessed without proper permission. You can define who can download each file , set an expiry date ,
Secure Private Files allows you to securely manage and share private files with selected users or user roles in WordPress.
Files are protected using unique token-based URLs , ensuring they cannot be accessed without proper permission. You can define who can download each file , set an expiry date , and track download activity .
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This plugin is ideal for: – Membership sites – Client portals – Secure document sharing – Restricted downloads – Private resources for logged-in users
Key Features
- Secure token-based file access (no public URLs)
- Assign files to specific users
- Allow access by user roles
- Optional expiry date for each file
- Logged-in user verification
- Download activity logging (user, IP, date)
- Dedicated Private Files custom post type
- Media library integration for file selection
- AJAX-powered user search (Select2)
- Frontend shortcode to list accessible files
- Works with any WordPress theme
- No third-party dependency required
How It Works
- 01Admin creates a Private File post
- 02Uploads or selects a file from Media Library
- 03Assigns allowed users and/or roles
- 04(Optional) Sets an expiry date
- 05Plugin generates a secure download token
- 06Authorized users can download the file using the secure link
Shortcodes
List logged-in user’s available private files [secure_files]
Displays only files the current user is allowed to access.
