There may be instances where you want to provide free download access to a resource in our store, such as a free e-book.

This article on the Big Commerce support site covers how to first upload the file to your server, then link to it via a Web Page or the WYSIWYG editor. (the content has also been copied below)

https://support.bigcommerce.com/articles/Public/How-do-I-add-and-link-to-a-file-in-my-store

The very first step is to ensure the store is connected via WebDAV (this should already be done but it shows you what too check if necessary) and then also that you have downloaded Bitnex and the connection file.

Once the above has been done you can follow steps below from number 2 onwards.

Uploading and Linking to a File in Your Store

What We'll Cover

• Uploading a file

• Using a web page to link to a file

• Using the WYSIWYG editor to link to a file

• Using HTML to link to a file

There may be instances where you want to provide free download access to a resource in your store, such as a free e-book or size chart. This article covers how to first upload the file to your server, then link to it via a Web Page or the WYSIWYG editor.

Uploading a File

1. Connect to your store via WebDAV.

2. Double-click on the content folder.

3. Drag and drop your file into the content folder. You may be prompted to re-enter your password.

In our example, we're using "FileName.pdf". Note the file name - it's case-sensitive, and you'll need it when creating the link.

Using a Web Page to Link to a File

1. Go to Storefront Content › Web Pages, then click the Create a Web Page button.

In some versions of the control panel, this is located under Web Content › Web Pages.

2. For This Page Will, select Link to another website or document.

3. Name the page, and enter the location of the file. In our example, we're using "FileName.pdf".

4. Save your changes. Your file link will appear in your site's navigation menu.

Using the WYSIWYG Editor to Link to a File

1. Edit the product or web page content that you are adding the link to.

2. In the Description or Page Content WYSIWYG Editor, highlight the text that will link to the file. Then click the Linkbutton.

3. In the Link URL field, enter the location of the file. Any file uploaded to the content folder will have a /content/ prefix.

4. Click Insert when finished. The linked text will now be blue and underlined.

If you need to edit your link, click on it, then click the Link button.

5. Save your changes.

Use the second option if you use Cyberduck to copy the absolute URL of an uploaded file. The first URL, which contains /dav/ is not for the public, and won't work.

Using HTML to Link to a File

To link to your file using HTML, copy and paste the following code:

<a href="/content/FileName.pdf">linked text</a>

Replace "FileName.pdf" with your actual file name, and "linked text" with your text.