Encryption Question

[m1b2]

Hi,

I'm planning to post books in encrypted PDF files on my website.

I'm wondering if there is a way to have Paypal email the customer the password for the PDF file to the customer once he or she has paid.

Thanks very much for your feedback.

Matt

[skier · Accepted solution]

One method for Digital Downloads is to enable the Auto Return feature in your Account Profile. After a successful transaction, the buyer is immediately sent back to a specific page where they could download the item. Note, using this method, the URL can be shared with others as it is not secure.

Another method would be to use PayPal's IPN feature along with Auto Return. This method does require additional programming skills. After the payment is processed, PayPal posts the transaction details to your IPN script. At this point, you could have your IPN script either send out an email with the item as an attachment, or an email that has a link to a secure page where the item can be downloaded from.

How Auto Return Works:
* If the buyer pays with a PayPal account, they are automatically taken back to the site.

* If the buyer pays with the Credit Card Option, they are taken to the receipt page where PayPal gives them the chance to print out a receipt. This is a legal requirement. After that, the buyer must click on the "Return to Merchant" link in order to return to the site.

Regards,

skier

[m1b2]

Skier,

Thanks very much. That was helpful.

Matt

[skier]

Nice.

Regards,

skier