Download Monitor Amazon S3

Files that sit on a public URL can be shared with anyone. Download Monitor Amazon S3 addresses this by letting you host files privately on Amazon S3 while your WordPress site controls access. Visitors receive timed URLs that expire automatically, so a copied link stops working after a while. This suits site owners and digital marketers who sell or distribute files and want to limit unauthorized sharing.

Setup is short. You enter your Amazon AWS access keys, and the plugin detects links that point to S3-hosted files. It then appends the secure query string needed for timed access, so you do not edit each link by hand. Because it extends Download Monitor, you keep managing and tracking your files the way you already do, while the storage itself moves to Amazon's cloud.

Features

• Amazon S3 file linking: Link non-public files stored on Amazon S3 to your Download Monitor uploads, so cloud storage fits into the workflow you already use for managing downloads.
• Expiring download links: Timed URLs are generated for each download and expire after a set period, which keeps files private and limits sharing of copied links.
• Automatic query string handling: The plugin detects S3 links and appends the authentication parameters needed for secure access, so you do not have to add them manually.
• Setup with AWS access keys: Enter your Amazon AWS access keys to enable secure file serving. Configuration stays short and does not require custom code.
• Limited link validity: Restricting how long a download link works helps protect valuable digital files from unauthorized downloads and from links being passed around.
• Works with Download Monitor: The add-on is compatible with the Download Monitor plugin, so you can keep managing and tracking your file downloads from the same place.
• Support for signed URL requirements: The plugin is built around Amazon's security requirements for signed URLs, and your server needs a compatible PHP environment to deliver files securely.
• Scalable cloud storage: Files are served from Amazon S3's global infrastructure, which gives you scalable storage for large files and visitors in different locations.

Best for

• Site owners selling or sharing private digital files
• Digital marketers distributing gated downloadable content
• Developers already using Download Monitor with Amazon S3