How do I create a link that allows readers to download a pdf?

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  callistarena · Member · May 9, 2013 at 4:10 pm

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  How do I create a link that allows readers to download a pdf? I want my readers to be able to click a link and download a pdf document. How do I do this?

  The blog I need help with is: (visible only to logged in users)

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  saouderkirk · Member · May 9, 2013 at 4:21 pm

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  Hi Callista!

  Your blog is Protected, so I can’t access it to give you super specific instructions, but I can give you some general advice!

  – You can’t direct readers to download a file from your hard drive. In order for your readers to download your .pdf, the file will need to be stored somewhere publicly accessible online.
  – If you have access to storage on the web, you can upload your .pdf there, and link directly to it that way.
  – Alternatively, there is at least one WP plug-in that could help you out: http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/download-monitor/

  Does this help?

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  timethief · Member · May 9, 2013 at 4:24 pm

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  @saouderkirk
  There is no FTP access to free hosted WordPress.com blogs and we bloggers cannot install any plugins.
  http://en.support.wordpress.com/ftp-access/
  http://en.support.wordpress.com/plugins/

  FTP access and plugins are only for VIP bloggers http://vip.wordpress.com/our-services/ or for those with WordPress.ORG installs.

  Please read this comparison for clarity > WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org http://support.wordpress.com/com-vs-org/ And p[lease do not post WordPress.ORG response to WordPress.com questions on this support forum as it confuses bloggers.

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  timethief · Member · May 9, 2013 at 4:27 pm

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  @callistarena
  These are your options on a free hosted WordPress.com blog.

  The following processes are outlined particularly for users who wish to upload a document and add its download link to a blog post or page.
  http://en.support.wordpress.com/uploading-documents/
  http://en.support.wordpress.com/accepted-filetypes/

  If you want to embed the document itself, you will have to use a third party application like Scribd or Google Docs. Otherwise, the documents will appear as a download link.
  See here:
  http://en.support.wordpress.com/scribd/

  Embed From Google Docs