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How to Make a Google Drive Link Public and Downloadable

Follow these steps to make your Google Drive file accessible to anyone with the link and make it downloadable.

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Written by Charlotte
Updated over 3 weeks ago

Step 1: Open the File Share Settings

  1. In Google Drive, right-click on your file and select Share.


  2. You’ll see the Share settings panel.


Step 2: Change General Access to “Anyone with the Link”

  1. Under General access, click the dropdown next to Restricted (if set).

  2. Select Anyone with the link.


Step 3: Adjust Advanced Sharing Permissions

  1. Click the gear icon in the top-right corner of the Share panel.

2. In the Settings window:

  • Check Allow editors to change permissions and share (optional, for collaborators).

  • Under People who can download, copy, and print, make sure Editors and Commenters and viewers are checked.

  • This ensures that viewers can download your file.


Step 4: Copy and Share the Link

  1. Click Copy link in the Share panel.

2. Paste the link into the Castmagic import URL field.

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