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How Do Downloadable Products Work WooCommerce?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 10:46 pm

PRO TIP: Please be aware that some WooCommerce products are only available as downloads. This means that you will not be able to receive the product physically, and you will need to have a means of downloading it to your computer or other device. Additionally, please be aware that some products may have restrictions on how they can be used, and you may need to purchase a license in order to use them fully.

Downloadable products in WooCommerce are digital products that can be downloaded by the customer after purchase. These products can be anything from ebooks, software, music, and more.

When a customer purchases a downloadable product, they are given a unique link to download the file. The link is valid for a certain number of downloads or for a certain amount of time, whichever comes first.

WooCommerce makes it easy to sell downloadable products with their built-in Shopping Cart and Payment system. You can add downloadable products to your WooCommerce store just like any other product.

Simply add the product to your store, set a price, and upload the file you want to sell. When a customer purchases the product, they will be given a unique link to download the file.

There are a few things to keep in mind when selling downloadable products with WooCommerce. First, you will need to host the files somewhere. WooCommerce does not host the files for you. You can either host them yourself or use a third-party service like Amazon S3.

Second, make sure your files are secure. Since anyone with the link can download the file, you will want to make sure only people who have purchased the product can access it. Lastly, make sure your downloads are fast. No one wants to wait around for a slow download.

Overall, selling downloadable products with WooCommerce is easy and straightforward. Just add the product to your store, set a price, and upload the file you want to sell.

When a customer purchases the product, they will be given a unique link to download the file. Keep in mind that you will need to host the files somewhere and make sure they are secure and fast.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.