=== Ankit Secure Private Files ===
Contributors: ankitpatel1578
Tags: download manager, access control, membership, security,file manager
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.2
License: GPLv3
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html

Secure private file access with expiry, role-based permissions, token-based URLs, and detailed download logs.

== Description ==

**Ankit Secure Private Files** allows you to securely manage and share private files with selected users or user roles in WordPress.

Files are protected using **unique token-based URLs**, ensuring they cannot be accessed without proper permission. You can define **who can download each file**, set an **expiry date**, and track **download activity**.

This plugin is ideal for:
- Membership sites
- Client portals
- Secure document sharing
- Restricted downloads
- Private resources for logged-in users

== Key Features ==

* Secure token-based file access (no public URLs)
* Assign files to **specific users**
* Allow access by **user roles**
* Optional **expiry date** for each file
* Logged-in user verification
* Download activity logging (user, IP, date)
* Dedicated **Private Files** custom post type
* Media library integration for file selection
* AJAX-powered user search (Select2)
* Frontend shortcode to list accessible files
* Works with any WordPress theme
* No third-party dependency required

== How It Works ==

1. Admin creates a **Private File** post
2. Uploads or selects a file from Media Library
3. Assigns allowed users and/or roles
4. (Optional) Sets an expiry date
5. Plugin generates a secure download token
6. Authorized users can download the file using the secure link

== Shortcodes ==

**List logged-in user’s available private files**
[my_ankit_files]


Displays only files the current user is allowed to access.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`
2. Activate **Ankit Secure Private Files**
3. Go to **Private Files** in the admin menu
4. Add a new Private File
5. Select file, users, roles, and expiry
6. Use the shortcode on any page if needed

== Screenshots ==

1. Private Files custom post type in admin
2. File access settings meta box
3. User selection with AJAX search
4. Download logs meta box
5. Frontend list of private files

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Is login required to download files? =
Yes. Only logged-in users with permission can access files.

= Can I restrict files by user role? =
Yes. You can allow access by user roles and/or specific users.

= Are files accessible via direct URL? =
No. Files are protected using secure token-based URLs.

= Does the plugin log downloads? =
Yes. Each download logs the user, IP address, and date.

= Will this work with any theme? =
Yes. It works independently of themes and page builders.

= Is WooCommerce required? =
No. WooCommerce is NOT required.

== Screenshots ==
1. Add Files
 
== Changelog ==
= 1.0.2 =
* Code Impovements
* Language POT
* Few minor bugfix and improvements

= 1.0.1 =
* slug update

= 1.0 =
* Initial release
* Secure token-based downloads
* User and role-based access control
* Expiry date support
* Download logs
* Frontend shortcode support

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0 =
Initial stable release of Ankit Secure Private Files