Public files section on Front-end Dashboard – ‘Public’ Folder in left side navigation panel will contains all files and folders that are meant for guest users meaning users do not need to login to your website to view these files. However this section is also visible to the logged-in users via upf_manager dashboard.

Anyone can download files from the public section. They can also copy the link to a file or folder. When the copied link is pasted in the browser by guest users, they will see that particular file/folder opened and nothing else and then they can download the file.

Public files section on Backend UPF File Manager – Admin can create folders and upload files in this section and these will be available to guest users. They won’t need to login to your site to access these files.

To upload and display public files, follow these steps:

– Got to ‘UPF File Manager’ from WordPress admin dashboard.
– Click on the “Public” folder from the left panel.
– Upload your files that are meant for the public.
– Now copy the shortcode displayed in the right sidebar that looks like this – [upf_public_folder id=”public-files”]
– Paste this shortcode in a page and your public files will be available on your site.

You can also create a folder first and then upload your files inside. Open that folder and use the shortcode printed on the right sidebar if you just want to display that specific folder.

If you want to display a particular file only, then open the file and use the shortcode from the right sidebar panel.

Click Here for Demo of Public Folder.