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Limiting Download Numbers

by keystothemind
4 replies
Hey
I'm not much of a programmer, but I'm trying to figure out how to limit the number of downloads of a particular file hosted on my servers.

So, if I wanted to send my list a free eBook which was available only for the first 500 people to hit the download link, how would I go about doing it?

Thanks a lot for your help, and your time.
Cheers,
Nathan.
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  • Profile picture of the author InternetSuccess001
    Hire a php programmer to do it, can do it for you for $5-$10. You simply create a mySQL database, record the number of times a link was accessed, and re-write the php page when it exceeds 500.
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  • Profile picture of the author impact-productions
    I'd say a database would be complete overkill. You can just store the number of times the link was accessed in a simple text file, and then access this through PHP.

    Alternatively, offer the ebook through Rapid Action Profits, or similar. This has built in download protection and support for quantity limiting products.
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  • Profile picture of the author keystothemind
    Thanks guys.
    Does this mean it needs to be done manually? It cannot be automated?
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  • Profile picture of the author Kezz
    The easy way to go about it would be to just put your product through E-Junkie.

    They'll then take care of delivery for you and you can limit your product by any number you like, as well as using their other bits and pieces like coupon codes and so on.

    You can use them for $5 a month and I've found them to be excellent.
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