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date:: [[2022-10-19]]
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# [[Share PDF on Google Drive without making it available to download]]
To share a PDF with someone without allowing them to download it [^except] :
- Upload it to [[Google Drive]].
- Click on the options for the file and select *Share*.
- Click Settings and uncheck the option to allow viewers to download and share.
- Go back to the main share page and click *Copy link*.
- Share the link guilt-free.
[^except]: Technically, there are still ways around this, but pirates are gonna pirate.