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From admin go to Configuration → Download to see this:

This enables the store to sell downloadable files.

Everything is set, ready to go, edit only if required.

Create the downloadable file, name it using lowercase and no spaces.
Upload the file to the download folder/directory on the host server.
The setting Download by redirect passes the file from the download folder/directory to the pub folder/directory so it can be downloaded but adds a random folder name so it can not be found by public search.

Create the new product in your shop in Catalog → Categories/Products - see Categories/Products
Ensure to set the Products Weight to 0
Go to Catalog → Products Attributes to see this:

Product Options
- Enter Download in the Option Name input box next to the language flag.
- Click + to insert.
Option Values
- Choose Download from the Option Name pull down menu.
Enter the file type of your download e.g. ZIP or PDF in the Option Value input box next to the language flag
Click + to insert.
Repeat if you have more than one file type option.
Product Attributes

When a customer pays on the shop, the order status is set to pending - by default, they will not see the link to download the product to prevent them getting the download for free in case one of your payment options is by deferred payment e.g. by cheque.
When the shop owner changes the order status to processing or delivered, the link to download the product will appear in their order in their order history in their account when they are logged in on the shop and stay there for the Expiry delay (days) period.
If your only payment options require immediate payment e.g. card payment then the default can be changed so the link to download the product will appear on the checkout success page when they have paid so they can download immediately.
The link will also appear in their order in their order history in their account and stay there for the Expiry delay (days) period.
To change the default go to Localization → Orders Status
Click Pending (default) to see this:

Tick the box: Allow downloads of virtual products at this order status level
Click Save

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