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EDD - Amazon S3
Easy Digital Downloads - Amazon S3 is a WordPress plugin that links an Easy Digital Downloads store with Amazon S3 cloud storage. It lets you keep your digital product files on Amazon S3 and deliver them to customers through secure, time-limited download links.
- Version
- 2.4.1
- Released
- Jan 16, 2024
- Developer
- Easy Digital Downloads
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
What’s new in EDD - Amazon S3 2.4.1
Version 2.4.1 · Jan 16, 2024
Latest
- ChangedMaintenance release.
What it does
Selling digital files from your own web server can get awkward as your catalog grows. Large files eat into disk space and bandwidth, and links pointing straight at files on your server can be shared or reached by people who never paid. This extension moves file storage to Amazon S3, so your eBooks, software, music and other digital assets live in the cloud while your store keeps handling products, orders and customers.
Once your store is connected to Amazon S3, your product files are stored there and delivered to buyers through download links that expire after a set time. The plugin keeps files in sync between your store and S3, lets you control who can access each file, and reports on storage use and download activity. It is built to work alongside other Easy Digital Downloads add-ons, so it fits into a store you have already set up.
Best for
- Easy Digital Downloads stores selling large files
- Sellers of eBooks, software or music
- Store owners short on server space or bandwidth
Features
Direct Amazon S3 connection
Connects your Easy Digital Downloads store to Amazon S3 so your digital product files are stored and managed in the cloud instead of on your web server.
Time-limited download links
Delivers files through secure links that expire after a set period, which helps keep paid products away from people who did not buy them.
Room for large files
Handles large files and growing product catalogs using Amazon S3 storage, so you are not limited by the disk space or bandwidth on your hosting plan.
Automatic file syncing
Keeps your digital assets synchronized between your store and Amazon S3 automatically, so you spend less time moving files around by hand.
Download permission controls
Lets you decide who can access your files using permission settings that you can adjust to suit how your store sells and delivers products.
Usage and download reports
Shows storage usage and download activity so you can see how much space your files take up and how often customers retrieve them.
Built-in storage redundancy
Relies on the redundancy built into Amazon S3, giving your product files an extra layer of protection against data loss.
Works with other EDD add-ons
Designed to run alongside other Easy Digital Downloads extensions, so you can add cloud storage without changing the rest of your store setup.
Questions about EDD - Amazon S3
Do I need Easy Digital Downloads to use this plugin?
Yes. This is an extension for Easy Digital Downloads, and its job is to connect an Easy Digital Downloads store to Amazon S3. You also need an Amazon S3 account where your product files will be stored.
How does it stop people from sharing my download links?
Files are delivered through secure download links that are time-limited, so a link stops working after its set period. You can also use the download permission settings to control who is allowed to access each file.
What kinds of digital products can I store on Amazon S3 with it?
It suits any type of digital asset you sell through Easy Digital Downloads, including eBooks, software and music. It is especially handy for large files that would otherwise take up space and bandwidth on your web server.
Can I see how much storage and bandwidth my files use?
The plugin includes usage reports that show storage usage and download activity. This gives you a view of how much space your files take on Amazon S3 and how often customers are downloading them.
Is EDD - Amazon S3 free?
The code of EDD - Amazon S3 is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of EDD - Amazon S3 is this?
Version 2.4.1, released Jan 16, 2024. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update EDD - Amazon S3?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of EDD - Amazon S3 automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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