Allow MP3 downloads
Permissions to download MP3 files depend on the default permissions settings and settings made at the individual song level.
Default download settings: Organization administrators can update these from the Files page.
Individual file download settings: People with permissions to allow audio downloads, as set in Audio Permissions can update these from a song.
This article contains information on allowing MP3 file downloads. Permissions can also be set for which types of users can download files:
For all people in the Services account, organization administrators can update the permissions settings on the People page.
For individual users, scheduler permissions and higher can update file access from a person's profile.
Change default permissions
Organization administrators can change the default permissions for downloading audio files on the Files page.
Select the Songs page in the top navigation.
Select the Actions button in the top right.
Choose Manage Files from the dropdown.
Select the ⚙️ settings icon in the top right.
Choose Audio Permissions from the dropdown.
Update the download settings in the Audio Permissions popup:
Audio Access Default: Select Allow Downloads to allow new audio files to be downloaded by default. If this is set to Stream Only, audio files can be streamed, but only people with permissions set in the next field can download them.
Permission to Override: Set the user permission for people who can download files. People with this permission can change an individual song setting to allow it to be downloaded, even if the default is only streaming.
Select Submit to save your settings.
Important
Changes to download defaults will only affect files that are added after the update. Previously added files won't be affected.
Change individual MP3 settings
People who have permission to allow audio downloads, as set in Audio Permissions can change individual MP3 settings.
Select the Songs page in the top navigation.
Choose a song from the list, or search for a song using a text filter.
Select an arrangement in the left sidebar.
Hover over an MP3 file and select the ✏️ edit icon that appears.
Tip
You can also press
Eon your keyboard when hovering over a file. See other keyboard shortcuts by pressing?.Select a setting from the Audio Access dropdown.
Allow Download will allow users to download this file.
Stream Only will not allow the file to be downloaded, only played from within Planning Center.
Select Save to apply your changes.