Downloads

Provision gated downloadable files to qualifying customers through My Account.

Availability: Free

Page Navigation

  • Current guide: Downloads
  • Where to open it: WordPress Admin -> ArraySubs -> Member Access -> Downloads
  • Direct route: /wp-admin/admin.php?page=arraysubs-mainadmin#/members-access/downloads-rules
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Overview

Downloads tab — tab bar and Add New Rule entry point
Downloads tab — tab bar and Add New Rule entry point

The Downloads tab provisions membership-gated files. Inside the plugin, the content heading is Download Rules and the tab label is Downloads.

Files from these rules appear on My Account -> Downloads alongside normal WooCommerce downloadable product files.

How Download Rules Work

  1. Add one or more files to the rule.
  2. Define who qualifies in the IF conditions.
  3. Optionally delay availability with scheduling.
  4. When the customer qualifies, the files appear in My Account -> Downloads.
  5. If the customer stops qualifying later, those rule-based files disappear for future access.

Configuring a Download Rule

Download rule builder — Add File and access condition fields
Download rule builder — Add File and access condition fields

  1. Go to ArraySubs -> Member Access -> Downloads.
  2. Click Add New Rule.
  3. In the TARGET section:
    • Click Add File
    • Enter a display name
    • Choose the file from the Media Library
    • Repeat as needed
  4. Set the IF conditions.
  5. Optionally enable scheduling.
  6. Click Save Settings.

File Management

Action How
Add a file Click Add File
Reorder files Drag the handle or use the arrow buttons
Replace a file Reopen the picker for that file row
Remove a file Use the remove action on that row

Access Notes

  • Downloads are served through signed or verified links rather than exposing the raw file location directly.
  • External file URLs can still be used; ArraySubs redirects the qualified customer to the external asset.
  • Rule-based downloads coexist with WooCommerce product downloads.

FAQ

Are Download Rules the same as WooCommerce product downloads?

No. They are an additional membership-based layer that appears alongside native WooCommerce downloads.

Can I drip-download files later in the subscription?

Yes. Use the schedule option on the rule.