Written by Admin on 2025-05-06

How to Add a Game File to Download on Your WordPress Blog

If you're a gaming blogger, you may want to offer your readers the option to download game files directly from your website. Luckily, WordPress makes it easy to add these files for your visitors to download. Here's how to add a game file to download on your WordPress blog.

Step 1: Prepare the Game File

Before you can upload your game file to your WordPress site, you should ensure that it's in the appropriate format. Common game file formats include .zip, .rar, and .exe. Ensure that the game file size is no more than the allowed disk space in your WordPress account, or else it might not properly upload or be accessible.

Step 2: Upload the Game File to Your WordPress Site

Once you have prepared your game file, you can upload it to your WordPress site. Go to 'Media' on the left sidebar, then click 'Add New.' Click the 'Select Files' button and choose the game file you want to upload. Your file will begin uploading.

Step 3: Create the Download Link

After your game file has been uploaded to the Media section, you can create a download link that your readers can click to begin the download. Open the file in Media, and copy the file URL provided. You will need to paste this URL in your post to create the download link.

Step 4: Add the Link to Your WordPress Post

To create a download link, add the text that you want to appear as the link, highlight it, and then click the 'Link' button in the post editor. You can add the URL you copied into the 'URL' field, and then click the 'Add Link' button.

And that's it! You've just added a game download link to your WordPress blog. Now your readers can download games directly from your website with ease. Happy gaming!