File Permissions
Control who can access a file and their ability to view, comment on, or edit it.
Sharing files with a link
Any file can be shared by copying and pasting the file’s URL. By default, all files are set to ‘Anyone with the link can edit’.
To adjust this permission level, click the Share button in the top toolbar, open the Invite section in the popover, and customize permissions using the ‘Share file link’ dropdowns.
Permission levels for files shared with a link
When sharing a file using its link, there are three file permission level options:
Anyone with the link can edit
Anyone with the link can edit
The receiver of the file link can edit the file.
Anyone with the link can view
Anyone with the link can view
The receiver of the file link can view and comment on the file.
Only invited people can access
Only invited people can access
The receiver of the file link cannot edit, view, or comment on the file unless they have been added directly to the file via ‘Invite with email’.
Sharing files by adding people to the file [missing assets]
Step 1
Open the desired file and click the Share button in the top toolbar.
Step 2
Click the Invite section in the popover
Step 3
In the text box under ‘Invite with email’ enter the email(s). Separate emails with a comma when adding multiple people at once.
Step 4
Select Invite. Invitation emails will be sent to those addresses instantly.
Step 5
Adjust permission levels for each person using the dropdown next to their name.
Permission levels for people added to the file
When sharing a file by adding people to it directly, there are three file permission level options:
Editor
Editor
The person can edit the file.
Viewer
Viewer
The person can view and comment on the file.
Remove
Remove
The person’s access to the file is revoked. They will not be able to view, comment on, or edit the file.