How can I download a PDF file automatically by visiting a link with no suffix using Webflow's hosting?
TL;DR
- Upload the PDF to Webflow, copy its URL, and create a new page for redirection.
- Add custom JavaScript to redirect to the PDF URL upon page load, optionally using a URL shortener.
To make a PDF file download automatically from a link without a suffix using Webflow's hosting, follow these steps.
1. Host the PDF File on Webflow
- Upload the PDF file to your Webflow project. This can be done by dragging the file into the Webflow asset manager.
2. Get the PDF Link
- Access the PDF URL by right-clicking the uploaded PDF file in the asset manager and selecting "Copy URL."
3. Create a Redirect Page
- Create a new page in Webflow that will serve as the trigger for the PDF download. Name it appropriately.
4. Add Custom Code for the Download
- Go to the Settings of your new page.
- Add the following custom code in the "Before /body tag" section:
```javascript
<script>
window.onload = function() {
window.location.href = 'YOURPDFURL_HERE';
}
</script>
```
- Replace
'YOURPDFURL_HERE'with the actual URL of your PDF file.
5. Use a URL Shortener (Optional)
- If you prefer a cleaner URL, you can use a URL shortener to redirect users seamlessly to the created page.
Summary
To automatically download a PDF file upon visiting a URL in Webflow, upload the file to your Webflow project, create a new redirect page with a custom script that redirects to the PDF's URL, and optionally, use a URL shortener for a cleaner experience.