Sell Digital Downloads with PHP and Stripe
Payment-confirmed access to files outside the web root.
What you get
The digital-downloads profile uses Stripe Checkout for one-time purchases. A settled purchase unlocks the signed-in buyer’s download library. Files live outside public/ and are streamed only after an access check; a copied download URL alone does not grant access.
The tradeoffs
Purchase-first checkout can create the buyer account after payment and send a sign-in code and link. Refund and dispute events can revoke access. The template records download events and a durable order confirmation. Email configuration is part of delivery, so test failures and recovery too.
What to try first
Configure the product and Stripe price, add protected files, then complete a test purchase and download. Also test an unpaid session, another account, a refund and a repeated webhook. You remain responsible for selling terms, tax configuration, customer support and backups.
Try before choosing
The live demos use sample data and simulated payments. The download includes the source and setup guides; your own launch still needs provider configuration and end-to-end testing.
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