How to Create Download Link Shortcode in Dropbox?
File Manager for Dropbox plugin is a game-changer for WordPress users, making file sharing effortless. Its Download Links Module allows you to generate secure, shareable download links for any Dropbox file directly from your WordPress dashboard.
Step 1: Create Shortcode For Download links
Go to File Manager for Dropbox > Shortcode Builder > Add New Shortcode
Step 2: Pick Download Links Module
Select the Download Links module from the list of available options.
Step 3: Configure the Source
The selected folder or files will appear in the ‘Items Selected‘ panel on the right, then click Next.
Step 4: Configure the Advanced
Show View Button: Allowing users to preview files before downloading.
- Button Text: Change the label (default: “View”).
- Button Background Color: Modify the button’s background color.
- Button Text Color: Adjust the text color.
- Button Border Radius: Round the button edges using a slider.
Download Button Customization: Customizes the “Download” button’s appearance.
- Button Text: Change the label (default: “Download”).
- Button Background Color: Set a custom background color.
- Button Text Color: Adjust the text color.
- Button Border Radius: Modify the button’s shape for a rounded look.
Card Layout: Defines how many file cards are displayed per page on different devices.
Device-Specific Display Settings:
- Mobile (<576px)
- Tablet (≥576px)
- Laptop (≥768px)
- Desktop (≥992px)
- Large Desktop (≥1200px)
- Slider Control adjust the number of file cards per page.
Note: Reset button restores default settings.
Show File Size: Displays the file size on each file card.
Show Timestamp: Displays the last modified date and time of a file.
Step 5: Configure the Permission
Permission allows administrators to control access to the Download Links module.
- Everyone – All users can access.
- Logged Users – Only logged-in users can access.
- Roles – Restrict access to specific WordPress roles.
- Users – Grant access to selected users.
Show Access Denied Message: Displays a message for unauthorized users.
Now Click Finished. Great you have created Download Links module.
Step 6: Insert Shortcode to Your Page or Post
Go to Pages > Add New Paste the shortcode into the editor (Classic, Gutenberg, or Elementor) and Publish.