You can change settings or delete links for each link that is currently shared.
You can view the activity history of what the recipient did on the page accessed through the link.
The administrator can set whether to allow the link sharing function, set the link expiration date, or restrict access of the link in Admin.
Manage links
You can change settings for the shared link, such as link sharing scope, expiration date, edit/read permissions, and whether to provide a download button.
To change the link sharing scope, you must delete the existing link and create a new link.
Mobile App
next to the folder or file of the shared link.
Drive App
of the file or folder with the link created.
PC Web
at the top.
of the file or folder with the link created.
Drive Explorer
Link sharing scope
You can select one of the following access permissions to ensure security when sharing a link.
Depending on the administrator’s settings, some access permissions may not be available.
Public | Anyone with the link can access (Password optional) |
Company members | Anyone registered as a company member |
Specific People (OTP) | Only those who receive the OTP email |
Regardless of the access permission settings, you may not be able to access a link for the following reasons:
- If the person who shared the link has deleted the link
- If the link was deleted because the expiration date has passed
- If the link’s access permissions change and you no longer have access
- If you are excluded from the list of people who can access the link (OTP authentication)
- If you are accessing from a browser other than the first verified browser in the Only specific people (OTP) link
Expiration date
You can select the from unlimited, 7 days, 30 days, 90 days, or 180 days.
Depending on the administrator's settings, you may not be able to set a valid period.
Edit permission scope
By default, links are created with 'Edit' permission, but you can adjust the permissions for security and usability.
Available permission options vary depending on whether you are sharing a folder or a file.
Folder | File | |
Edit | Upload, Download, Preview, Edit, Move, Delete | Download, Preview, Edit, Delete |
Upload/Download | Upload, Download, Preview | Unavailable |
Upload | Upload, Preview | Unavailable |
Download | Download, Preview | Download, Preview |
Preview | Preview | Preview |
Passwords
When selecting 'Public' for the sharing scope, you can limit access to only those who know the password.
Passwords can be 4-16 characters long and can include numbers, letters, and special characters.
Delete a link
If you no longer want to share files and folders that you have shared via a link, you can unshare them by deleting the link to the file or folder.
Mobile App
next to the folder or file of the shared link.
Drive App
of the file or folder with the link created.
PC Web
at the top.
of the file or folder with the link created.
Drive Explorer
Check link history
You can check the activity history for the last 6 months within the shared link.
You can check the history of activities before the link expires.
Once you delete a link, the sharing history for the link will also be deleted.
- Link access
- Preview
- Rename
- Download
- New Folder
- Upload
- Overwrite
- Moved
- Copy
- Deleted
Mobile App
next to the folder or file of the shared link.
Drive App
of the file or folder with the link created.
PC Web
at the top.
of the file or folder with the link created.
Drive Explorer