Creating a One-Time Digital Access Product
How to plan one-time digital access products in Shopify for courses, trainings, downloads, libraries, or limited-time resources.
When to use one-time access
Use one-time digital access when a customer pays once for a defined resource or access period instead of a recurring subscription. Examples include course access, training libraries, paid guides, research archives, workshops, or limited-time content access.
Define the access period
Before launch, decide whether access should be ongoing or limited to a specific period. The demo store includes a one-time access example presented as an 8-month access offer.
Connect the purchased product to access
Connect the Shopify product to the protected pages or resources that should become available after purchase. Make the customer-facing product copy clear about what is included and how long access lasts.
Review customer expectations
- Is it a one-time payment?
- How long does access last?
- What protected content is included?
- How does the customer return to the content later?