This is why we created a direct download link generator. There is a way to do this by tweaking the “file_id” of your shared file, but that’s all a bit technical-we want to make it easier, not more difficult. But it’s not the most professional look for if you want to share documents with clients or customers.ĭirect download links offer a better, simpler way to automate this process. This link sharing process works well for sharing Google Drive files with family and friends, or to collaborate with colleagues. This process works well, but there’s an easier and faster way to achieve this: with a direct download link. Once people have the URL they’re free to download the file to their own devices. You’ll be given a URL link, alongside multiple permissions options, to allow others to access that specific file. While in your Google doc press the pressing the blue "Share" button in the top right corner, when you are viewing your document in Google Docs.Want to share files from your Drive? All you’ve got to do is open the individual file and click on the Share button. In order for it to be accessible to other people – for example when they have to give feedback to it in Peergrade – you have to share it. However if there for some reason is a case where students need to hand in a link, here's a guide explaining how to do it:Ī document in Google Docs is normally only accessible to you. We recommend using the method described above. It is possible to allow Google Doc links to be handed in, however we do not recommend using this method as it allows students to edit their submission after the deadline. Handing in a Google Doc link (not recommended)
If for some reason they have to hand in the direct link to their hand-in, the section below describes how to enable the correct settings for sharing with other students. This is necessary to ensure that students are not editing their hand-ins after the deadline. Important note: When students hand in a file from their Google Drive it will be converted to a PDF document.
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