Written by Admin on 2025-05-06

How to Make a Unique Download URL in WordPress

Have you ever wanted to provide your website visitors with a unique download link for your files? With WordPress, it's easier than ever to create a custom download URL. In this article, we'll show you how to create a unique download URL in WordPress.

Step 1: Upload your File

To create a download URL in WordPress, you need to have a file ready to be downloaded. The first step is to upload your file to your WordPress site. You can do this by going to Media > Add New in the WordPress dashboard.

Once you've uploaded your file, you'll be able to see it in your media library.

Step 2: Get the URL of your File

To create a download URL, you need to get the URL of your file. You can do this by clicking on the file in your media library. This will take you to the attachment details page for that file.

In the attachment details page, you'll be able to see the URL of your file. Copy this URL to your clipboard.

Step 3: Install and Activate the Shortcodes Ultimate Plugin

To create a unique download link, we're going to use the Shortcodes Ultimate plugin. This plugin allows you to create custom shortcodes that can be used to insert content into your WordPress posts and pages.

To install and activate the plugin, go to Plugins > Add New in the WordPress dashboard. Search for "Shortcodes Ultimate," then install and activate the plugin.

Step 4: Create a Custom Shortcode

To create a custom shortcode for your download link, go to Settings > Shortcodes Ultimate in the WordPress dashboard. Click on the "Add Custom Shortcode" button.

In the "Add Custom Shortcode" screen, enter a name for your shortcode. For example, "mydownload."

In the "Shortcode Code" field, enter the following code:

[su_button url="https://example.com/your-file-url" target="blank" style="flat" background="#ff9900" color="#ffffff" size="5" center="yes" radius="0"]Download Now[/su_button]

Replace "https://example.com/your-file-url" with the URL of your file that you copied in Step 2.

You can also customize the button style by changing the values in the "background" and "color" fields.

Click "Save Changes" to save your custom shortcode.

Step 5: Use the Custom Shortcode in Your Post or Page

To use your custom shortcode in a post or page, simply type the name of your shortcode in square brackets, for example:

[mydownload]

This will insert a button with your custom download URL.

Congratulations! You've just created a unique download URL in WordPress. With this custom shortcode, you can easily share your files with your website visitors in a user-friendly way.