WORDPRESS FILE SHARING PLUGIN
WordPress File Share Plugin for Secure, Private File Sharing
Share files, documents and downloads securely with your WordPress users, clients and customers. Upload files, control access, organize documents and give every user a private file-sharing experience.
UPLOAD. SHARE. MANAGE. SECURELY
A Better Way to Share Files in WordPress
Sharing files through email, cloud storage links or complicated third-party systems can make it difficult to control access and keep documents organized. User Private Files gives you a simple way to create a secure file-sharing environment directly inside WordPress.
Upload files, assign them to specific users, organize documents and let customers or clients access the files they need—all from your WordPress website.
Private File Sharing
Give individual users access to files that are visible only to them.
Simple File Management
Upload, organize and manage documents directly from your WordPress dashboard.
Controlled User Access
Decide which users can access specific files and documents.
POWERFUL FEATURES
Everything You Need for
WordPress File Sharing
Build a professional file-sharing area without sending your users to another platform.
Private Files
Give individual users access to files that are visible only to them.
User-Based Permissions
Control who can view, download or access files.
File Uploads
Allow users & customers to upload files from dashboard.
Secure Downloads
Give users convenient access to their assigned documents.
Folders Organization
Keep documents organized and easy to find.
Share Any File Type
Manage PDFs, images, spreadsheets, ZIP files and more.
File Sharing Anywhere
Display UPF shortcode anywhere on your WordPress website.
Client File Sharing
Create a professional way to exchange documents with clients.
HOW IT WORKS
WordPress File Sharing in 3 Simple Steps
Build a professional file-sharing area without sending your users to another platform.
01
Upload
Upload documents and files from frontend dashboard.
02
Share
Choose which users or customers should have access.
03
Access
Users log in to your website and access the files assigned to them.
USE CASES
Built for More Than Just
File Downloads
Use WordPress as a secure, customer-facing document and file-sharing portal.
Client Portals
Share contracts, reports, invoices and other documents with clients.
Law Firms
Exchange case files, legal documents and confidential paperwork with clients.
Property Management
Share leases, property documents, inspection reports and statements.
Agencies
Provide clients with project files, designs, reports and deliverables.
Membership Websites
Give members access to private resources and downloads.
Businesses
Create a centralized secure location for sharing documents with employees and customers.
Healthcare & Medical
Securely share patient forms, reports, invoices and other documents with authorized users.
Accountants & CA Firms
Share tax documents, financial statements, invoices, audit reports and other confidential files securely.
Create Your Own WordPress File Sharing System
WHY USER PRIVATE FILES
Keep Your Files Inside Your WordPress Website
User Private Files turns your WordPress website into a practical file-sharing and document management platform. Instead of sending attachments back and forth or relying on multiple external services, you can keep your files, users and access controls together inside WordPress.
Built for WordPress
Works directly within your existing WordPress website.
Private by Design
Files can be assigned to specific users instead of being publicly accessible.
Easy for Users
Give customers and clients a simple, familiar way to access their files.
Flexible for Businesses
Use it for client portals, document delivery, internal file sharing and more.
COMPARE YOUR OPTIONS
Why Use WordPress File Sharing Instead of Google Drive or Dropbox?
Google Drive and Dropbox are excellent for general-purpose cloud storage and collaboration. But when you want to give customers, clients or members a file-sharing experience directly inside your WordPress website, a WordPress file sharing plugin offers a more integrated solution.
Google Drive / Dropbox / Emails
User Private Files
Users access a separate cloud platform
Users access files directly from your WordPress website
Separate sharing links and storage accounts
Files are connected to your WordPress users
Generic cloud-storage experience
Branded file-sharing experience on your website
Users may move between multiple platforms
Everything stays within your website
Limited control over the surrounding website experience
Integrates with your WordPress pages and user experience
Loved by Brands
Trusted by Developers
Highly Recommended by Site Owners & WordPress Developers
Simple, clean and functional plugin. Minimal and complete design. Developers always attentive to requests and suggestions.
semplicewebsite
I was searching for a simple solution to allow my site users to share files with each other and this plugin has worked well. Thanks to the dev for the support too.
NexusDevs
This plugin is superb. Great dropbox system directly as a Frontend File Manager. You should use directly the pro version and this is not expensive.
ADB_Lawyers
Best WordPress File Sharing Plugin that i Intergated with BuddyPress and work like a charm. It does the promised job. This is an amazing plugin.
davidparker
Awesome functionality, Easy to use and good looking UI and the support. I have dealt with many different software programs, plugins, support teams and so on through my work and these guys are absolutely superb.
gally06
I use this plugin for a social Organisation. I am very happy to share files depending on user roles. This is our modern and customizable cloud and we love to work with this! Thanks also for the great Support!
torbenmatuschek
I've been looking for a plugin like this for a while, and have been delighted with it so far. It's really easy to use, which is perfect for some of my less tech-savvy website users! New updates always amaze us.
revcoincidence
Your plugin has enhanced the functionality of my WordPress site and allowed me to improve my website even more. I was impressed by the simplicity of the installation and the user-friendliness of the plugin.
-stefan01220
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a WordPress file share plugin?
User Private Files is a WordPress file-sharing and download manager plugin that allows you to securely upload, organize, manage, and share files with your website users. You can assign files to specific users, create private folders, control access permissions, and provide a secure way for clients, customers, employees, or members to access their documents.
Can I share private files with specific WordPress users?
Yes. You can assign files and folders to individual WordPress users, allowing each user to access only the content intended for them. This makes the plugin useful for client portals, customer document sharing, employee file management, and other private file-sharing requirements.
Can customers upload files to my WordPress website?
Yes. User Private Files supports user file uploads, allowing you to create a two-way document-sharing system. Depending on your configuration, users can upload documents to their private area while administrators can manage, review, and organize those files.
Can I organize files into folders?
Yes. You can organize documents into folders to make file management easier. Folder organization is particularly useful when managing large numbers of documents or separating files by clients, projects, departments, cases, or other categories.
Can I control who can access a file or folder?
Yes. Access control is one of the core features of User Private Files. You can manage which users can access specific files and folders, helping keep sensitive documents private and preventing unauthorized users from viewing files that are not intended for them.
Can I use WordPress for document sharing?
Yes. WordPress can be extended with file-sharing and document-management plugins to support private document exchange.
Can I use User Private Files as a client document portal?
Yes. User Private Files can be used to create a private document portal for clients. Businesses such as law firms, accountants, consultants, agencies, property managers, and other professional services can use it to securely exchange documents with individual clients.
What types of files can I share?
These file types can be uploaded (As allowed by WordPress):
+ Image (png, jpg, jpeg, gif, webp, heic, heif)
+ Documents (pdf, doc, docx, xls, xlsx, key, odt, xml, csv)
+ Audio (mp3, ogg, wav)
+ Video (mp4, m4v, mpeg-4, mov, vtt, avi, ogv, wmv, 3gp, 3g2)
Additional File Extensions Support:
+ Compressed (zip, jar) if ZIP feature enabled.
+ Any Custom extensions (ppt, pptx, pps, ppsx, txt, svg, csv, psd, php, exe, bin, sh, bz, dtd, dwg, epub, etc) - Enable from "Allowed File Types" feature.
Does User Private Files support email notifications?
Yes. The plugin can help keep users informed about file-related activity through email notifications. This can make it easier to notify users when new documents are available or when files require their attention.
Can I (admin) manage files and folders from the WordPress dashboard?
Yes. Administrators can manage uploaded files, folders, users, and shared documents from within WordPress. This allows you to maintain your private file-sharing system without requiring a separate file management platform.
Is User Private Files suitable for businesses that handle sensitive documents?
Yes. User Private Files is designed for situations where businesses need to share documents privately with specific users. It can be useful for organizations handling client records, legal documents, financial paperwork, project files, employee documents, and other private business files. However, your overall WordPress hosting, security configuration, user permissions, backups, and server security should also be properly configured for sensitive data.
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