One of the huge benefits of using this “Anyone with the link can view” sharing option is that the link never changes. If a link works in this mode, you can be sure that it will also work for anyone you give the link to. Incognito windows allow you to test the link without any or your associated Google account login or cookies.

Paste the share link you have saved to your clipboard in this new window.

Click on the the Chrome Menu and choose “New Incognito Window”.

This can be done by using an “Incognito Window”.

Testing a Google Share Linkīefore sending a link out, you may want to test it to ensure anyone, including parents and or colleagues who do not have Google accounts can access the file or folder you are trying to share. Click “Done” to save the updated sharing settings. (Optional) To prevent people from copying, printing or downloading your document, click the Gear icon to access options:Ħ. This is the link that will allow anyone, regardless of if they have a Google account or not, to view the file or folder.ĥ. The link will be copied to your Clipboard and can be pasted where you need it. Copy the sharing link from the “Get Link” window that appears in the Share Settings window. Select “Change link to…” to access permissions and adjust to “Anyone with the Link”.Ĥ. Choose “Get Link” from the bottom of the sharing menu.ģ. However, if you change the share settings for a folder, all of the files within the folder take on those same share settings.Ģ. * NOTE: You can only change “Share” settings for ONE file or folder at a time. Access the file or folder Share settings:Ī.) From inside Google Drive : right click on the file (or folder) you want to share and choose “share” from the menuī.) From inside a file: Click the blue “Share” button at the top right corner of the file Sharing a file or folder as a public link:ġ.

Click HERE for a printable version of these instructions. This “Anyone with the Link” visibility setting is perfect for teachers who want to create newsletters using Google Docs to send out to parents via email or post on their class website. Files created in Google Drive are “private”, by default, but you can easily adjust the sharing settings to make a file or even an entire folder accessible to anyone via a public link. Google files and folders can be shared with people who don’t have a Google account by providing people with the unique link.

Make google drive folder public