Quick Start Guide
Get your first digital product distributed with Continuata in under 10 minutes.
What You'll Build
By the end of this guide, you'll have uploaded a digital product to Continuata and created a secure download link that your customers can use to download files directly in their browser with automatic resume support.
Step 1: Create Your Account
First, create your Continuata organization account:
- Go to continuata.io/signup
- Choose a unique organization ID (e.g., "my-audio-company")
- Enter your organization name and admin details
- Verify your email address
Free Tier Included
Start with 10GB storage and 100GB monthly delivery at no cost. No credit card required.
Step 2: Upload Your First Product
Upload your digital product files to Continuata:
- In your dashboard, click "Create Product"
- Enter product details:
- Product name (e.g., "Epic Drum Kit Vol. 1")
- URL slug (e.g., "epic-drums-v1")
- Description (optional)
- Click "Create Product"
Next, upload files:
- Click "Upload New Version" on your product
- Select your product folder (containing all files)
- Enter version number (e.g., "1.0.0")
- Wait for upload and processing to complete
- Click "Activate Version" to make it live
File Organization Tip
Keep your folder structure organized. Customers will see the exact same folder and file layout when they download.
Step 3: Create a Download Token
Generate a secure download link for your customer:
- Go to your product page
- Click "Generate Download Token"
- Configure token settings:
- Expiration: 30 days (default)
- Max downloads: Unlimited (default)
- Customer email (optional)
- Click "Create Token"
- Copy the generated download URL
Step 4: Test the Download
Verify everything works by testing the download yourself:
What to Test
- • Open the download URL in a browser
- • Select a download folder
- • Start the download
- • Test pause/resume functionality
- • Verify file integrity after download
Browser Support
- • Chrome/Edge: Full native support
- • Firefox: Full native support
- • Safari: Requires Continuata Bridge
- • Mobile: OPFS fallback mode
Step 5: Share with Customers
Now you can share the download link with your customers. Here are common distribution methods:
Send download links directly via email after purchase confirmation.
Store Integration
Auto-generate tokens via Shopify, WooCommerce, or other platforms.
Customer Portal
Build a customer dashboard with download access using our API.
What Happens During Download
Understanding the download process helps you support your customers:
Manifest Fetch
Browser downloads the file manifest with cryptographic signatures and chunk information.
Folder Selection
User selects where to save files using native file system dialogs (or OPFS fallback).
Parallel Download
Multiple chunks download simultaneously with real-time progress and speed display.
Verification
Each chunk is verified with SHA-256 checksums to ensure perfect data integrity.
Next Steps
Now that you have the basics working, explore these advanced features:
Store Integrations
Connect Shopify, WooCommerce, or other platforms for automatic delivery.
API Integration
Build custom solutions with our REST API for advanced use cases.
Analytics Dashboard
Track downloads, popular products, and customer engagement metrics.
Advanced Features
Learn about delta updates, content addressing, and technical architecture.
Congratulations!
You've successfully set up your first digital product distribution with Continuata. Your customers can now download files with automatic resume, cryptographic verification, and global CDN performance.