FileEarner PPD User Manual · Front Office

Audience: Members, visitors, downloaders, promoters
Scope: Public site pages + logged-in user panel
Admin console: See Admin-Manual.md

This manual explains what you see on each page, where to click, and what you accomplish—without server setup or code. Copy, currency, and payment methods follow your live site.

Table of contents

1. Product overview & terminology
2. Get started in ten minutes: register to earn
3. Public site: home & navigation
4. Account: register, login & password recovery
5. Share pages & downloads (visitor path)
6. VIP membership purchase
7. Guide Customers to Rebate-Eligible VIP
8. User panel overview
9. Files & sharing
10. Earnings, ledger & withdrawals
11. Membership, referrals & support
12. Public information pages
13. FAQ

1. Product overview & terminology

flowchart LR
  A[Register & login] --> B[Upload files]
  B --> C[Enable PPD sharing]
  C --> D[Publish share links]
  D --> E[Visitor downloads]
  E --> F[Earnings credited]
  F --> G[Request withdrawal]

2. Get started in ten minutes: register to earn

For first-time uploaders on this site.

Step 1: Register

1. Open the home page and click Register in the top bar (or visit /register).
2. Choose Password or Email code registration (whichever tab the site shows).
3. Fill in the form, accept Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, and submit.
4. If you arrived via an invite link, the referral binds automatically—usually no invite code needed.
   

Registration form and terms checkbox — Open registration page on Password tab, full form and terms checkbox (/register)

Step 2: Log in and open the dashboard

1. Visit /login with password, email code, or OAuth (if shown).
2. After login you land on the Dashboard (/dashboard).
3. The dashboard shows earnings overview, withdrawable balance, file count, and VIP status.
   

Earnings overview — Log in and open dashboard, earnings overview, today/yesterday comparison, PPD and VIP cards (/dashboard)

Step 3: Upload files

1. Sidebar Files & Sharing → My Files (/user/files).
2. Click Upload for web upload (small/medium files) or use FTP Upload if the sidebar shows it (site owner must enable).
3. Wait for upload to complete.
   

File list — Open My Files with upload dialog or area expanded, file list, upload button, drag-and-drop zone (/user/files)

Step 4: Enable PPD sharing and copy links

1. From the file row menu, choose PPD share (or equivalent) to enable public sharing and billing.
2. Use Share link to copy forum BBCode, HTML, plain URL, or Markdown.
3. Publish links to forums, directories, communities, or social media.

Share links typically look like: https://your-site/s/share-token.

Share link — Open share / PPD share dialog for uploaded file, share link, format options, copy buttons (/user/files)

Step 5: Review earnings and withdraw

1. After valid billable downloads, check detail in Share Download Earnings (/user/ppd-earnings).
2. Reconcile in Balance Ledger (/user/balance-ledger).
3. When balance meets the site minimum, open Wallet & Withdrawals (/user/wallet), enter payout details, and submit.
4. Wait for site owner review; track status in withdrawal history.
   

Balance — Open wallet page, balance, withdrawal form, withdrawal history (/user/wallet)

3. Public site: home & navigation

3.1 Home page /

The home page explains the core path: upload → others download → balance grows → withdraw.

• Not logged in: Register / login prompts.
• Logged in: Quick entry to user panel or upload.
  

Hero area and primary buttons — Open home page, hero area and register/login buttons (/)

3.2 Top navigation

3.3 Mobile bottom tabs (narrow screens)

[Screenshot pending] Bottom tab bar — Open home at mobile width, bottom tab bar (/)

3.4 Footer

Common links: Help, Announcements, Terms, Privacy, Contact, About. intl sites may show Cookie notices; cn sites may show ICP filing. All depend on site owner configuration.

4. Account: register, login & password recovery

4.1 Login /login

The page usually has two tabs:

Third-party login (WeChat, Alipay, Google, etc.) appears only when enabled for the active market.

Login may show security verification (slide, character, or math)—complete as prompted.

Login form — Open login page on Password tab, login form, remember me, OAuth area if any (/login)

After login: Default destination is the dashboard; if you were redirected from a protected page, you'll return there when possible.

4.2 Register /register

Similar to login: password or email code registration (passwordless account creation depends on site policy). You must accept Terms and Privacy.

4.3 Forgot password

1. Open /forgot-password, enter registered email, send reset request.
2. Open the link in email → /reset-password?token=....
3. Set new password, then sign in again on the login page.

[Screenshot pending] Email field and send button — Open forgot password page (/forgot-password)

4.4 Sign out

Choose Sign out from the user panel drawer or top bar; confirm to end the front-office session.

5. Share pages & downloads (visitor path)

5.1 Open share page /s/{token}

Shows file name, size, and download benefits by identity (guest / registered / VIP): speed, daily traffic, concurrency, wait time, cooldown, ads, node count, etc.

File info — Open any valid share link, file info, benefit comparison table, download button area (/s/{token})

5.2 Free slow download

1. Click Free slow download (wording may vary).
2. Wait for countdown or cooldown if shown.
3. Some sites offer rewarded ads to skip wait—follow on-page prompts.
4. Start download from the button when ready—don't paste long download URLs directly in the browser (hotlink protection may block).
   

5.3 VIP high-speed download

1. Without VIP, high-speed download redirects to VIP purchase.
2. With VIP, choose high-speed lines for shorter wait and higher quotas.
3. If multiple lines are offered, switch between standard and VIP lines before downloading.
   
   If the share page shows Get VIP (invite reward from this page) (or similar): that button carries this page’s referral context into VIP checkout. Full guide: Guide Customers to Rebate-Eligible VIP.

5.4 Report resource

If you believe content is illegal, infringing, malware, spam, or privacy violation:

1. Log in first.
2. Click Report on the share page.
3. Select reason and enter minimum required description, then submit.

Site owner handles reports in File Reports in the admin console.

5.5 Common download messages

6. VIP membership purchase

6.1 Browse plans /vip

Shows VIP tiers (monthly/yearly tabs) with benefits: higher speed, concurrency, daily file count/limit/traffic, shorter or no wait, ad-free, multi-node, etc. Some sites show rebate-related notes.

[Screenshot pending] Plan cards — Open VIP plans page, plan cards, prices, Buy now buttons (/vip)

6.2 Checkout

1. Click Buy now.
2. Log in if required (some sites allow guest email checkout).
3. At checkout /pay/vip, choose payment method (Alipay, WeChat Pay, EPay, Stripe, PayPal, iDataRiver, sandbox payment, etc.—per site).
4. Complete payment; VIP activates immediately or shortly after on the return page.

[Screenshot pending] Order summary and payment methods — Enter checkout from VIP page (payment optional), order summary and payment method list (/pay/vip)

6.3 Promote VIP on share pages (earn rebate) — overview

When visitors buy VIP through your share page or VIP promo link, first-order / renewal / promo earnings may credit to you. Review rates under Platform Rebate (/user/rebate-rate).

Full steps, customer messaging, and post-purchase checks: Guide Customers to Rebate-Eligible VIP.

7. How to guide customers into rebate-eligible VIP purchases

For uploaders / promoters: customers must enter VIP from your share page or VIP promo link and pay—there is no “allow rebate” checkbox on the storefront.

Full how-to (conditions, two methods, scripts, verification, troubleshooting):

→ Guide Customers to Rebate-Eligible VIP

Quick summary:

8. User panel overview

After login you land on the dashboard. Desktop uses a left sidebar; mobile uses ☰ drawer.

8.1 Sidebar structure

Workspace

Files & Sharing

Earnings & Wallet

Membership & Promotion

[Screenshot pending] All four groups and menu items — Expand full sidebar menu (/dashboard)

8.2 Dashboard

• Today / yesterday / month / lifetime earnings and withdrawable balance
• Billable download count vs. new uploads
• Current PPD tier and VIP status
• Shortcuts to tickets and member announcements

Mobile user panel bottom tabs often: Overview · Files · Assets · Me.

8.3 Top bar notifications

Icons for: site messages, ticket replies, FTP staging reminders (when FTP is enabled).

9. Files & sharing

9.1 My Files /user/files

Daily actions:

Common link formats: Forum BBCode, HTML, filename+URL, plain URL, Markdown. Send the share page for Method A, or a VIP rebate link for Method B. See Guide Customers to Rebate-Eligible VIP.

9.2 FTP Upload /user/files/ftp

When this menu appears:

1. Enable FTP; note host, port, username, password, and node info.
2. Use FileZilla or similar in passive mode to upload to staging.
3. On the page, select staged files, choose target folder, Submit to library.
4. Retry failed imports; delete unwanted staging files.

[Screenshot pending] FTP connection info and Staging tab — Open FTP upload page (site owner must enable) (/user/files/ftp)

9.3 Share Download Earnings /user/ppd-earnings

Top of page explains current plan assignment and links to PPD Billing Plan.

[Screenshot pending] Summary or detail table — Open Share Download Earnings, switch Summary and Detail tabs, at least one complete table (/user/ppd-earnings)

9.4 PPD Billing Plan /user/ppd-plan

• Current plan, assignment mode (manual / auto / hybrid), admin lock status, yesterday's billable count.
• If manual selection is allowed, switch tier on plan cards and save, or restore auto-match.
• If locked by admin, contact the site owner.

9.5 External Referrers /user/file-sources

View share-link traffic sources: trends, top files, top referring sites, and visit detail—useful for channel analysis.

10. Earnings, ledger & withdrawals

10.1 Earnings Dashboard /user/earnings

(When visible) Cumulative earnings, balance, trend charts, funnel (link open → interaction → billable download → credited), CSV/Excel export on some builds.

10.2 Platform Rebate /user/rebate-rate

VIP first-order, renewal, and promo rates plus recent rebate trends. How to guide customers: Guide Customers to Rebate-Eligible VIP. Rates page: Platform Rebates.

10.3 Balance Ledger /user/balance-ledger

Account overview (balance, lifetime credit/recharge/withdrawal) and filterable detail: All, Income, Expense, Withdrawal, VIP·Recharge, Rebate, Share download.

Common types: PPD download earnings, downline PPD commission, VIP rebate, withdrawal debit/refund, VIP purchase, admin adjustment.

[Screenshot pending] Overview cards and detail table — Open Balance Ledger with filter tabs visible, overview cards and detail table (/user/balance-ledger)

10.4 Wallet & Withdrawals /user/wallet

Methods may include Alipay, WeChat Pay, bank card, PayPal, etc.—per site list. Also subject to daily limits, min/max amounts, and account freeze rules.

After rejection: Balance usually returns; check ledger for withdrawal refund entries.

11. Membership, referrals & support

11.1 Account Profile /user/profile

• View: user ID, registration time, role, status, display name.
• Edit: email, nickname (often rate-limited), login name, password.

[Screenshot pending] Profile form and change password section — Open Account Profile page (/user/profile)

11.2 Invite Friends /user/invite

(When visible) Copy invite link or code. Friends who register become direct downlines; when they earn PPD creator income, you may receive platform subsidy (often daily summary, credited next day). View downline list on the page.

Note: Invite signup earns downline PPD commission, not share-page VIP rebate. For VIP rebate, follow Guide Customers to Rebate-Eligible VIP.

11.3 Messages /user/messages

Site notifications; mark all as read supported.

11.4 Ticket Support /user/tickets

1. New ticket: Category (account, payment·withdrawal, download·files, report·infringement, other), subject, description.
2. List: ID, status, unread count.
3. Detail: Back-and-forth with support; tickets may auto-close if you don't reply after staff response (per site rules).

[Screenshot pending] Ticket list or new ticket form — Open ticket list, optionally expand new ticket form (/user/tickets)

11.5 Member Announcements /user/announcements

Logged-in operational notices; shortcut from dashboard. Opening detail usually marks as read.

12. Public information pages

Some page bodies are editable by the site owner in the admin console.

13. FAQ

Q: Why don't I see FTP Upload / Invite Friends / Earnings Dashboard?
A: Site owner toggles control visibility.

Q: Download happened but no earnings?
A: PPD share may be off, file too small to bill, dedup triggered, or visitor didn't complete a valid download flow. Check Share Download Earnings detail.

Q: Withdrawal stuck in review?
A: Withdrawals need manual review. Check status or open a ticket.

Q: Paid but VIP not active?
A: Wait and refresh dashboard VIP card; if still inactive, keep order number and open a ticket.

Q: "Direct access not allowed"?
A: Return to the share page and use the download button.

Q: Currency and payment methods differ from a friend's site?
A: Market profile (cn / intl) and enabled gateways vary—follow your site's checkout options.

Q: Customer bought VIP but I got no rebate?
A: Confirm a rebate-eligible path—see Guide Customers to Rebate-Eligible VIP.

Q: Does the customer need to click “allow rebate”?
A: No. Details in the same guide.

Q: Copying VIP rebate link says unavailable?
A: Use the share page and on-page Get VIP button (Method A in that guide), or ask the site owner.

Appendix: per-page doc index

For standalone short guides:

• Public Site Guide
• User Panel Guide
• Guide Customers to Rebate-Eligible VIP
• Platform Rebates

FileEarner PPD · Front-Office User Manual (English) v1.1