Downloads is your personal file library. The same files serve two purposes: media you use in lessons and as cover images, and products you sell as downloads in the school's public Downloads catalogue. The page is no longer a row in the menu; you open it from the editors.
Opening the Downloads page
You rarely need this page for everyday work: the editors let you upload a file, or pick one you uploaded before, right where you use it. Open Downloads when you want to see all your files in one place, tidy them up, or sell one.
| From | Link to choose |
|---|---|
| A live Zoom class, Information tab | Manage media, under the cover image. It opens in a new tab. |
| A recorded course, Information tab | Asset Library in the Quick Navigation card. |
| A lesson in the curriculum, the upload window | Media Library, next to Need central management? |
| Anywhere | The link at the end of this guide, or /teacher/downloads in the address bar. |
Uploading files
Step 1: Choose Upload asset
Drag files in or browse. Up to 20 files at once; they upload one by one.
Step 2: Choose what it is for
Media library / downloads: reusable files that can be listed and sold. Course media: files for lessons; videos are converted for streaming and never listed in the store.
Step 3: Decide on the catalogue
List in the public Downloads catalog (you can set a price later) is ticked by default for downloads. Untick it for files you only use in lessons.
Step 4: Add details (optional)
A description for the whole upload (up to 1000 characters) and a display name per file (up to 200).
Step 5: Choose Upload
Each row shows its progress. Retry failed retries files that failed.
Selling a download
Step 1: Open the file's menu and choose Edit product details
The window Edit catalog, pricing, and checkout details opens.
Step 2: Fill in the product page
Title, subtitle, descriptions, thumbnail link and the lists shown on the page.
Step 3: Set the price
A price, an optional discounted price, and checkout options (free, one-time, installments or subscription).
Step 4: Tick Show this media item in the public catalog
Then choose Save product.
Fields on this form
- Product titleUp to 200 characters
- The name in the catalogue.
- SubtitleUp to 300 characters
- Optional.
- Short descriptionUp to 1000 characters
- Optional; shown on cards.
- Full descriptionUp to 12,000 characters
- Optional; the product page text.
- Thumbnail
- Upload the image or pick one from the media library.
- Legacy price / Discounted price0 or more, in PKR
- The base price and an optional offer price.
- What is included / Highlights / Requirements / Target audience / TagsUp to 30 lines of 240 characters each
- Optional lists on the product page.
- Show this media item in the public catalog
- Lists the file in the Downloads catalogue.
How students get it
- StudentStudent
Finds it
In the school's Downloads catalogue.
- Student
Enroll now
Pays at checkout (free items skip payment).
- SystemSystem
Good outcome: Access granted
The student gets an email and can open the file.
- StudentStudent
Access download
Opens the file from the product page.
You earn your share of each paid download sale; see Teacher earnings and withdrawals.
Managing your files
- Figures: All assets, Ready to preview, Video and Lesson linked.
- Search by name, type or link; filter by type (Video, File) and origin (Media Library, Lesson). Switch between grid and list.
- Each file's menu: Preview asset, Edit product details, Open original, Copy link and Delete asset.
- Select several files to Copy URLs, Export CSV or Delete them together.
- Lessons and live classes pick files from this library with Browse Library (the latest 10 files).
Limits
- Your school's plan may cap total video storage and the number of products (courses, bundles, live classes and listed downloads together).
- Selling downloads must be included in your school's plan.
- Web page, SVG and script files are stored as plain downloads, not shown in the browser.
Common messages
Messages you might see
“Up to 20 files per upload; N were left out.”
FixUpload the rest in another batch.
“The file is empty.”
FixCheck the file on your computer and choose it again.
“Network error while uploading. Check the connection and retry.”
FixChoose Retry failed.
“Video storage limit reached. …”
WhyThe school's video storage allowance is used up.
FixDelete unused videos or contact NSDP administration.
“Product limit reached. …”
WhyListing another download would pass your school's product limit.
FixUntick the catalogue option, or contact NSDP administration.
“Insufficient permissions”
WhySome actions, such as duplicating a file, are for administrators.
FixAsk NSDP administration.
FAQ
Can other teachers use my files?
No. The library shows only files you uploaded.
Can I give a student a download for free?
Set the item's price to free, or ask NSDP administration to grant access.
Is there a file size limit?
Video storage is capped by your school's plan. Other limits depend on how your school stores files.
Where did Downloads go in the menu?
It is no longer a menu row. Open it from Manage media, Asset Library or Media Library inside the editors; see Opening the Downloads page above. Your files are all still there.
Why is a cover image I uploaded in an editor in my library?
Files you upload inside the editors are saved to your library too, so you can use them again.