restrict pdf files

[amaunsworth]

hi there,
i have restricted certain pdf files for members only. but they can be accessed by using the url even when logged out.

[mbrsolution]

Hi can you provide more information regarding the following comment.

but they can be accessed by using the url even when logged out.

[amaunsworth]

sure. i have a classic, classic plus and premium package for members. each page contains 10 pdf files.. and when i view one of them in the Media of WordPress,i see: Do you want to protect this content?
So i selected “Yes, protect this content” and checked each box to allow members to only view these pdf’s if they registered for one of my packages. but even when you are logged out, you can just copy and paste the url to open the pdf in the web browser without being logged into my site. so members can just pass my pdf’s along to anyone without paying.

[mbrsolution]

Okay, what you are saying is that you add the pdf files to a protected page but even if you are not logged in you can still see the protected files displayed, is this correct? Did you also protect the categories?

[amaunsworth]

not sure what you mean by protecting categories??

[mbrsolution]

Hi, go to WP Membership -> Membership Levels -> Category Protection. What have you enabled under this setting?

[amaunsworth]

categories have to deal with posts. i have restricted pages, that contain downloadable pdf’s. here is a link:
http://www.runningstart.ca/rs5285/uploads/_mediavault/2015/08/Running_Start_Step_10_100-Day-Plan.pdf

i’m guessing the settings on the media page doesn’t affect the actual PDF file but just the media page?

[mbrsolution]

I clicked on the URL you shared above but it gives me error 404 page not found.

Can you provide more explanation for the following.

i’m guessing the settings on the media page doesn’t affect the actual PDF file but just the media page?

Can you also share a page which has the pdf file protected.

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