[wpdm_dropzone] – File Sharing Dropzone

Create a file upload area where site visitors can share files with administrators. DropZone provides a simple drag-and-drop interface for file submissions without requiring login.

Basic Syntax

[wpdm_dropzone]

Parameters

Parameter	Type	Default	Description
title	string	"Share Files"	Heading text displayed above the dropzone.
description	string	""	Help text shown to users about what to upload.
max_files	integer	10	Maximum number of files per submission.
allowed_types	string	"*"	Comma-separated file extensions (e.g., "pdf,doc,docx").
notify	string	admin email	Email address to receive notifications.
require_email	boolean	true	Require submitter’s email address.
require_name	boolean	true	Require submitter’s name.

Requirements

• WordPress Download Manager Pro v6.1.8 or later
• DropZone feature must be enabled in Settings

Usage Examples

Basic File Dropzone

Simple dropzone with default settings:

[wpdm_dropzone]

Custom Title and Description

[wpdm_dropzone title="Submit Your Documents" description="Upload PDF or Word documents for review"]

Restrict File Types

Accept only specific file formats:

[wpdm_dropzone allowed_types="pdf,doc,docx,txt"]

Custom Notification Email

[wpdm_dropzone notify="submissions@yoursite.com"]

Anonymous Submissions

Allow uploads without requiring contact info:

[wpdm_dropzone require_email="false" require_name="false"]

Use Cases

• Document Collection – Collect resumes, applications, or submissions
• Client File Sharing – Let clients upload files for projects
• Support Attachments – Allow users to submit files with support requests
• Content Submissions – Accept guest content or media files

Tips

• Set allowed_types to prevent unwanted file uploads
• Use a dedicated email address for notifications to organize submissions
• Consider file size limits in your server configuration
• Uploaded files are stored securely and accessible only to admins

Related

• [wpdm_frontend] – Author dashboard for package management
• General Settings – Configure DropZone options

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