How to Create a Digital Product or a Download in Shopify with Easy Digital Products

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the process of creating a digital product on Shopify using the Easy Digital Products app. By following these steps, you'll learn how to set up, customize, and sell digital downloads in your Shopify store, enhancing your product offerings and providing a seamless experience for customers.

Step 1: Install Easy Digital Products

• Visit the Shopify App Store and search for Easy Digital Products.
• Click on the Install button to add the app to your store.
• Alternatively, you can create a digital product page directly at Easy Digital Products.

Step 2: Create Your Digital Product

• Open the Easy Digital Products app in your Shopify admin.
• Click on the Create Digital Product button.
• A popup will appear for you to search for a product you previously created in Shopify.
• Type relevant keywords to find your product.
• Click on Pick Product after selecting the desired product.

Step 3: Configure Product Options

• In the setup form, select the product variant you wish to attach your files to. You can also choose All Variants to attach files to the entire product.
• Choose one of the three file attachment options:
  • Upload: Select files from your computer.
  • Add from URL: Enter a specific URL for file access.
  • License Keys: For selling software with license key verification.

Step 3.1: Upload Files

• Select the Upload option.
• Choose the files you want to attach to your digital product from your computer.

Step 3.2: Optional Settings

• Decide if you want to use the license keys feature (typically not needed unless selling software).
• Set download limits if necessary.
• Write a brief description that will appear below the download button on the product page.

Step 4: Save Your Digital Product

• After configuring all the settings, click on Upload & Save.
• Your digital product is now created and ready for purchase.

Step 5: Test the Customer Experience

• Go to your Shopify store and add the newly created product to your shopping cart.
• Proceed through the checkout process and complete a test purchase.
• After payment confirmation, you will be redirected to the order confirmation page where a download button will appear.

Step 5.1: Downloading Files

• If multiple files were uploaded, a popup will display for customers to download each file individually.
• If only one file was uploaded, it will download automatically without a popup.

Step 5.2: Email Notifications

• An automatic email will be sent to customers containing a list of purchased digital products and a download button.
• This email template can be customized in the "Email Template" section of the Easy Digital Products app.

Conclusion

You've successfully created a digital product in Shopify using Easy Digital Products. Remember to test the purchasing process to ensure a smooth customer experience. Consider customizing the email templates for better branding. Now, you can start selling digital products and enhance your online store's offerings!