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Delivering Digital Products in E-commerce Stores

Kyrios e-commerce stores support secure, automated delivery of digital products via email links and customer login access immediately after purchase.

Updated over 2 months ago

Who This Is For / When to Use

This article is for store owners selling downloadable products such as e-books, music, videos, or digital resources through Kyrios e-commerce stores.

Use this feature when you want:

  • Automated delivery of digital files after purchase

  • Secure customer access without manual fulfillment

  • Support for digital-only or mixed (physical + digital) products

Overview: Delivering Digital Products

Delivering digital products allows store owners to automatically distribute downloadable files to customers after purchase.

Digital products are delivered through:

  • Secure email download links

  • The Customer Access Center with OTP login

This ensures fast fulfillment, improved customer experience, and reduced manual handling.

Key Features and Benefits

  • Instant Access for Customers
    Customers receive immediate access to their digital products after purchase.

  • Secure Delivery
    Files are delivered via secure email links and accessed through OTP-based login.

  • Streamlined Management for Store Owners
    Digital files are uploaded and managed directly from the product settings page.

  • Versatile Product Options
    Products can be configured as physical, digital, or both within the same store.

  • Customer Access Center
    Customers log in via OTP to download purchased digital products securely.

How to Use

For Store Owners

Setting Up a Digital Product

  1. Go to Payments > Products and create or select a product.

  2. Navigate to Payments > Inventory, then select the product.

  3. Under Shipping and Delivery, choose Digital as the product type.

  4. Use Click to Upload to upload digital files.

    • Maximum: 10 files

    • File size limit: 100 MB per file

    • For multiple files, upload a single ZIP file under 100 MB.

  5. Click Save after uploading files.

Digital Products Delivery Options

Option 1: Delivery Through Email

  1. Go to Payments > Settings > Notifications.

  2. Enable the Order Confirmation Email toggle.

  3. After checkout, customers receive an email containing an Access Downloads button.

  4. Clicking the button redirects the customer to the Customer Access Center.

  5. Customers log in using a one-time password (OTP) sent to their email.

Option 2: Download Button on the Thank You Page

Store owners can add a Download Digital Products button directly to the Thank You page.

Steps:

  1. Go to Store Settings.

  2. Edit the Thank You Page.

  3. Enable the Download Digital Products toggle.

  4. Customize the button text and colors.

  5. Save and publish the changes.

Important Requirements

  • A connected domain is required.

  • The default page must link to a store page for the button to function.

For Customers

Purchasing and Receiving Your Digital Product

Customers can:

  1. Browse the store catalog.

  2. Add a digital product to the cart.

  3. Complete checkout using an online payment method.

    • Cash on Delivery (COD) is not supported for digital products.

Automated Fulfillment of Digital Products

  • Digital products are automatically fulfilled after successful payment.

  • Fulfillment details remain blank for digital-only items.

Accessing Downloads via Unique URL

Customers can also access downloads by visiting:

<storeurl>/store/account/orders
Example: myawesomestore.com/store/account/orders

Login is required to view and download purchased digital products.

Important Notes

Order Requirements

  • Digital product delivery is supported only for e-commerce store orders.

  • If a physical product is purchased using COD, any digital upsell products must be paid for using an online payment method.

Payment Methods

  • COD is not available for digital products.

  • Digital upsells paired with COD physical products require separate online payment.

Shipping Fees

  • Digital products do not incur shipping fees.

  • Physical products follow standard shipping rates.

Download Restrictions

  • Maximum of 10 files per product

  • Maximum file size: 100 MB per file

  • Files download individually, not as a ZIP (unless uploaded as a ZIP).

Customer Login

  • Customers must log in to the Customer Access Center to download files.

Automated Fulfillment

  • All digital products in an order are automatically marked as fulfilled.

Use Cases

  • Offering Digital Upsells
    Sell digital add-ons such as e-books alongside physical products.

  • Selling Virtual Content
    Ideal for courses, tutorials, music, or downloadable resources.

  • Reducing Product Handling
    Digital-only stores eliminate inventory and shipping management.

FAQ

Can I deliver both digital and physical products in the same order?

Yes. You can include both digital and physical products in a single order. Cash on Delivery is not available for digital items.

How secure is the download link sent to customers?

Download links are sent via email and require OTP login through the Customer Access Center for secure access.

Are there restrictions on file types for digital products?

Yes. Supported file types include images, audio, video, documents, and ZIP files. Each file must be under 100 MB.

How do customers access their downloads if they lose the email?

Customers can log in at <storeurl>/store/account/orders to access their downloads.

How do I enable the Download button for digital products?

Edit the Thank You page in your store settings and enable the Download Digital Products toggle.

Will the Download button show for all products?

The button appears for digital products and redirects customers to the Customer Access Center.

Do I need special requirements to use the Download button?

Yes. A connected domain and a default page linked to a store page are required.

Can I offer digital upsells with physical products?

Yes. Digital upsells can be sold alongside physical products to increase order value.

Is Cash on Delivery (COD) available for digital products?

No. Digital products require online payment. If purchased with a physical product using COD, the digital portion still requires online payment.

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