# Download Settings (/docs/download-settings)
The **Download Settings** page allows you to define the default behavior for all *new* digital products you create. Think of these as your store's baseline security rules.
**Note:** These settings apply to all **new** products and orders created from this point on. Older orders will use the settings that were active when they were created by default.
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## ⏳ Default Download Limits
Balancing security with customer convenience is key. These settings control how long a customer has access to their files.
* **Download expiry (days):** Set the number of days a download link remains active after purchase. After this period, the link will expire. A common default is **30 days**.
* **Maximum downloads:** Set the total number of times a customer can click the download link. This prevents a single purchase from being shared with a large group. A typical setting is **5 downloads**.
**Pro Tip:** You can always extend the expiry date or reset the download count for a specific customer on the **Orders** page if they run into issues.
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## 📁 Download Filename
This section controls how the files are named when your customers save them to their computer.
* **Use original filename:** The file will keep the exact name it had when you uploaded it (e.g., `my-snowboard-guide-v3.pdf`).
* **Use product name:** The file will be renamed to match the product title in your store. This is often cleaner and more professional for the customer.
* *For multiple files:* If a product has more than one file, they will be sequentially numbered (e.g., `Snowboard Guide_01.pdf`, `Snowboard Guide_02.pdf`).
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## ⚡ Quick Presets
Not sure what to choose? We have defined three common configurations you can apply with a single click:
* **Standard:** 7 days expiry, 3 downloads.
* **Generous:** 30 days expiry, 5 downloads (This is a good starting point).
* **Extended:** 1 year expiry, 10 downloads.
You can also click **Reset to Defaults** at the bottom to revert all settings to their original state.
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## 🔄 Apply to Existing Orders
By default, changing the settings above only affects *future* orders. However, sometimes you might want to change the rules for everyone, for example, if you decide to increase the download limit from 3 to 5 for all past customers.
You can do this using the **Apply to Existing Orders** section at the bottom of the page.
* **How it works:** This feature updates every single download token in your database to match the settings you currently have on the screen. The expiry date is recalculated based on the order's **original purchase date**.
* *Example:* If you set expiry to **30 days** and a customer bought the item **40 days ago**, clicking this button will cause their link to expire immediately.