Question about PDF file

[Brismom1]

Yes, I did get it working, Thanks!

[Nelson Swett]

1. navigate to your main folder ( usually public_html or httdocs )
2. within there, create a new folder, name it downloads or whatever you wish.
3. upload your pdf file into that folder.

I tried to do this to allow people to access a pdf file from my site, but I can't get it to work. I'm using a WP theme on my site (Lifestyle).

I want it to work similar to what Lynn does HERE with the PLR Secrets link. Will someone please help me to understand how to do this. Thank you.

[Lynn Terry]

Welcome Nelson,

Here is the code I used for that link. Make sure you are in the HTML Editor, not the WYSIWYG editor:

<a href="http://www.clicknewz.com/free/easyplr-nd.pdf" target="_blank">PLR Secrets</a>

HTH

[Nelson Swett]

Lynn,

Thanks for that. However, not quite what I was asking. (I really need to learn to communicate more effectively)

I don't understand how to get the .pdf file uploaded and how to link to it from a post so that it then open the pdf file for the visitor.

Your link for the file is www.clicknewz.com/free/easyplr-nd.pdf. How do I get the file into a folder "free"? Using my FTP manager (mozilla) where do I put the pdf file?

I tried putting it into a file that I created called "downloads" under my public_html folder and then copied the url (using the feature in mozilla) and when I click on the link all that it gives me the 404 error.

Is that more clear what I'm asking?

[Nelson Swett]

Fillezilla not mozilla...my bad

[Lynn Terry]

Sure - create the folder within public_html, which it sounds like you already did.

Now upload the file TO that folder.

The file name is case sensitive, so make sure you link to it correctly:

yourdomain/downloads/filename.pdf (FileName.PDF - there's a difference)

[Nelson Swett]

Lynn,

I finally got it to work, but it wouldn't do it with the FTP. I had to go in using the File Manager under cPanel. But hey, either way. Thanks for you assistance.

[Lynn Terry]

Hmm - is your FTP set to transfer in ASCII or Binary? If ASCII/Text switch to Binary mode and it should upload fine. Glad you got it via File Manager, but this may help for future reference

[DianaWalker]

Robert, how come you say:

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I don't suggest using the file manager, but if you just have to:

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Is there a reason?
I enjoy using the file manager, and have't had problems, but I thought maybe you had a reason for not suggesting it.

Thanks
Diana

[kdbbiz]

I never use FTP anymore if I can help it. With the cPanel updates now, it is so easy to just upload a zip file of everything you need and then extract it when you get there.

I send my free reports by pdf uploaded to my server to and then just put the download link in my emails. I don't think I have ever tried to add an attachment in aweber.

Whatever way works better for you. All the best.