Uploading Your First Document
Upload a File
- Go to ToolDocs → Dashboard.
- Drag and drop a file into the upload area, or click to browse your computer.
- The file is uploaded to your server and added to the WordPress media library.
ToolDocs™ supports whatever file types your WordPress media library allows — PDFs, Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, CAD files, ZIP archives, images, and more.
External Links
If your document is hosted elsewhere, click Add External Link instead. Enter the URL and a display name. External links get the same hash-based permalink system as uploaded files.
Understanding Your Document’s Links
Every uploaded document gets two unique links:
- Permalink (ungated) — Anyone can download the file directly. URL format:
yoursite.com/d/?h={hash} - Gated Permalink — Visitors must register or log in before the file downloads. URL format:
yoursite.com/d/?h={gated_hash}
Both links are shown in the file details panel on the Dashboard.
Get the Shortcode
Each file also gets a shortcode displayed in the Dashboard’s “Shortcode” column:
[td_file id="5"]Copy this shortcode and paste it into any page or post. By default, it renders a gated download link. See the Shortcode Reference for all available attributes.
Assign to a Category
Click a file name in the Dashboard to open the file details panel. From there, you can assign the file to one or more categories using the category selector.