Prevent Direct Access Gold

Description
Prevent Direct Access Gold — Protect Media & Private Files for WordPress
Prevent Direct Access Gold (PDA Gold) is a professional, GPL-licensed WordPress plugin that secures media, downloads and private files by preventing direct URL access. Built for developers, membership sites, eCommerce stores and publishers, PDA Gold offers reliable file protection, private download links, expiring URLs, and integrations with WooCommerce, Easy Digital Downloads and popular membership plugins. Includes lifetime free updates and limited email support from wpshopgpl.com.
Feature Highlights

🔒 Direct-URL Protection — Block public access to uploads and media files with one click.
🔗 Secure Download Links — Generate expiring, tokenized download URLs for safe file delivery.
⚙️ WooCommerce & EDD Integration — Protect purchased files and deliver secure downloads automatically.
📈 Download Limits & Logs — Track downloads, set limits and audit access for compliance.
🧩 Membership & Roles Support — Integrates with membership plugins and WordPress roles for fine-grained access control.
☁️ Cloud & CDN Support — Compatible with Amazon S3, DigitalOcean Spaces and common CDNs (signed URLs / proxying options).
⚡ Bulk Protect & Auto-Protect — Bulk-protect existing files and automatically protect new uploads.
🛠️ Developer-Friendly Hooks — Filters, actions and REST endpoints for custom workflows and automation.

Detailed Overview
Prevent Direct Access Gold is engineered to protect your revenue and your users’ privacy. It eliminates accidental public exposure of media files and ensures downloads are delivered securely — essential for online courses, paid downloads, client portals, and private document distribution. Built following WordPress coding standards and security best practices, PDA Gold combines ease-of-use (non-technical admins can protect files in seconds) with advanced controls developers need to integrate protection into complex sites.
Comparison Table

Capability
Prevent Direct Access Gold
Competitor A
Competitor B

Direct URL Blocking
Built-in, reliable
Partial / rules-based
Requires server config

Expiring / Signed Links
Yes — configurable TTL
No
Yes — paid addon

WooCommerce / EDD Integration
Native integration
Plugin bridge
Limited

Cloud Storage Support (S3/CDN)
Supported (signed URLs & proxy)
Partial
No

Download Logs & Limits
Yes — detailed logs
Basic logging
No

Developer Hooks & API
Extensive
Minimal
None

Installation Guide

Download prevent-direct-access-gold.zip from your wpshopgpl.com account after purchase.
In WordPress, go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, upload and activate the ZIP file.
Open Settings → PDA Gold and follow the onboarding wizard to set default protection and link expiry policies.
Enable integrations: connect WooCommerce / Easy Digital Downloads, membership plugin(s) and cloud storage (S3) if required.
Protect files: use the Media Library “Protect” button, run Bulk Protect for legacy uploads, or enable Auto-Protect for new uploads.
Test protected downloads using a purchase or a temporary signed link. Review logs at PDA Gold → Logs and adjust limits/TTL as needed.

Licensing Information
Prevent Direct Access Gold is provided under the GNU General Public License (GPL). When you purchase from wpshopgpl.com you receive:

✅ GPL license — freedom to use, modify and redistribute.
✅ Lifetime free updates — keep compatibility with WordPress core and third-party plugins.
✅ Limited email support — installation, integration and basic troubleshooting help via wpshopgpl.com support email.

FAQs

Q: Will PDA Gold break my existing downloads or URLs?
A: No — PDA Gold proxies or replaces direct access with secure links; existing public URLs are blocked only after you protect the files. Always test in staging before bulk-protecting production assets.
Q: Can I deliver protected files through WooCommerce or EDD?
A: Yes. PDA Gold integrates with WooCommerce and Easy Digital Downloads to automatically generate secure, expiring download URLs for purchased files.
Q: Does it support Amazon S3 or CDNs?
A: Yes. PDA Gold supports cloud storage and CDN setups using signed URLs or proxying options so files remain protected offsite.
Q: How do expiring links and download limits work?
A: You can configure link TTL (time-to-live) and maximum download attempts per link. When limits are reached the link becomes invalid and access is denied.
Q: Is PDA Gold GDPR / privacy friendly?
A: Yes. PDA Gold stores minimal access logs for audit and security; you can configure retention periods and anonymize sensitive data to meet privacy requirements.

Why Choose Prevent Direct Access Gold?
For businesses that sell digital assets, host private client files, or run membership portals, uncontrolled direct URLs are a critical leakage point. Prevent Direct Access Gold delivers enterprise-grade file protection with simple admin tools and powerful developer hooks — reducing refund requests, preventing unauthorized sharing, and improving compliance. Backed by WordPress-standard code practices, cloud compatibility, and lifetime updates from wpshopgpl.com, PDA Gold is a trusted choice for professionals who need both security and flexibility.
Secure Your Files — Take Action Now
Get Prevent Direct Access Gold today and protect your media, downloads and private documents with confidence. Install in minutes, integrate with WooCommerce/EDD, and start delivering secure, trackable downloads — all backed by GPL freedom, lifetime updates, and focused email support from wpshopgpl.com.