Learn how to make files download directly when you click their links, rather than opening in a browser window.
Here is how to download files upon clicking on a link-
- Navigate to your website’s File Manager and locate the .htaccess file. If you don’t see it, you may need to enable “Show Hidden Files” in your File Manager settings.
- To make all desired file extensions downloadable when someone clicks the link, add the following line of code-
AddType application/octet-stream .avi .mpg .mov .pdf .xls .mp4
For example, if you only want .pdf files to be downloadable, the line of code would look like this:
AddType application/octet-stream .pdf - After adding the line of code, save the changes to the .htaccess file.
- If you do not see the changes on your live site, clear the cache to ensure the changes take effect.
By following the above-outlined steps, you can make files download immediately upon clicking a link. If you find any difficulty, get in touch with our support staff. Also, do not forget to check our latest shared web hosting plans.