# How to Edit Download Limits in Bulk for Digital Products

Managing download limits individually can become time-consuming when you have many digital products.\
Big Digital Downloads allows you to **edit download limits in bulk**, making it easy to apply the same rules across multiple products at once.

This feature is especially useful for stores managing **large digital catalogs** with hundreds of products.

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### What Are Download Limits?

Download limits allow you to control how customers access digital files after purchase by defining:

* **Download expiry** → How long the download link remains active
* **Maximum downloads** → How many times a file can be downloaded

Bulk editing lets you apply these settings to multiple products simultaneously.

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### Why Use Bulk Editing?

Using bulk actions helps you:

* Save time when managing many digital products
* Apply consistent download rules across your catalog
* Quickly update limits during promotions or policy changes
* Avoid manual editing product by product

Ideal for stores selling templates, courses, assets, or large digital libraries.

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### Step-by-Step: 

#### 1. Edit Download Limits in Bulk

1. From your Shopify admin, go to **Apps**.
2. Open **Big Digital Downloads**.
3. In the left sidebar, click **Digital products**.
4. You will see the list of all your digital products.
5.  Select Products to Edit

You have two ways to start bulk editing:

**Option A: Manual selection**

* Check the boxes next to the digital products you want to modify.

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**Option B: Bulk actions menu**

* Click **Bulk actions**.
* Select **Edit download limits**.

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#### 2. Configure Download Limits

A configuration window will appear where you can adjust:

**Download Expiry**

Choose how long downloads remain available:

* **Set a time limit**\
  Define duration in hours, days, or another time unit.
* **No limit (disable)**\
  Downloads never expire.

**Maximum Downloads**

Control how many times customers can download files:

* **Set a max number**
* **Unlimited (disable)**

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3. #### Apply Changes

You can now choose how broadly the changes apply:

* Apply settings only to the **selected products**, or
* Enable **Apply to all products** to update your entire catalog.

Click **Apply** to save your changes.

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### When Should You Use Bulk Download Limits?

Bulk editing is recommended when:

* You import many new digital products
* You want unified download policies
* You manage large product libraries
* You need to quickly adjust access rules store-wide

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### Best Practice 💡

If you sell many similar digital products, set standardized download limits using bulk editing first. This prevents inconsistent customer experiences and reduces future maintenance.