# List File Names

The [List File Names](https://easydigitaldownloads.com/downloads/list-file-names/) extension for Easy Digital Downloads allows you to display the names of the files that a customer will receive when they complete their purchase.

### Setup

After you have [installed and activated](https://easydigitaldownloads.com/docs/how-do-i-install-an-extension/) the List File Names extension, there is no setup process and the functionality is immediately available.

### Standard Usage

Adding the `[edd_file_names]` shortcode to the product description will create a list of the file's names as shown under the Download File section.

![](https://easydigitaldownloads.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/bScreenshot-2025-01-07-130605-800x192.png)The placement of the shortcode determines where the list of file names will appear. Below is an example of the description area when creating/editing a Download.

![](https://easydigitaldownloads.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/6184cde959972.png)When viewed on the front-end of the site, the download description will display as well as a list of names of any files attached to the Download based on the location of the shortcode.

![](https://easydigitaldownloads.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/6184cde9c02e1.png)### Usage on other Pages/Posts

The `[edd_file_names]` shortcode also accepts two parameters:

- Title
- ID

When using the "ID", you are able to show the file name(s) from a Download on other pages or posts instead of on the Download itself. This can be useful when referencing Downloads on other areas of the site. The "title" allows for a custom title to be added. This is an example of a WordPress page using the ID and Title parameters.

![](https://easydigitaldownloads.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/6184cdea264e1.png)The front-end display of the page will show the file name based on the ID provided as well as the custom title.

![](https://easydigitaldownloads.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/6184cdea6e226.png)