With this permission, others who have access to the files can edit them i.e.

make changes to them.

Most importantly, they can also share the file with others.

Types of Sharing Permissions in Google Drive 1

In the case of folders, you will find Can organize, add, & edit permission.

For instance, if you are working on a college project with your friends.

Viewer

However, hey keep in mind that a Viewer can copy, download, or print the file.

Types of Sharing Permissions in Google Drive 2

Notably, you’re free to change this setting as shown above.

When to use:When you only want others to view the data.

For instance, it can be used for sharing a folder having pictures in it.

Change sharing setting on Google Drive 1

That way others can easily view the pics without deleting or modifying them in any way.

Commentor

However, they cannot edit the file or share it with others.

They can although, copy, download, or print the file.

Change sharing setting on Google Drive 2

Heres how to do it.

Computer

Step 1:Right-clicktheshared file or folderand selectSharefrom the menu.

Step 2:Tochange permission for an individual, poke the drop-down menu next to their name.

Select Share and then Share

Here,

Step 3:Tostop sharing the file/folderwith all, tap the Anyone with the link.

Mobile Apps

Step 1:Open theshared fileor go tothe shared folderand tap thethree-dot iconat the top.

Step 2:Tochange permission for an individual, tap their name.

Click Drop-down menu next to the person’s name

Others can access only the file or folder that you share.

In the case of a folder, all the files inside it will be shared too.

Simply put, the owner/creator/uploader of the file is responsible for the storage.

Click Anyone with link

On the desktop, click theShared with meoption on the left side.

On mobile apps, tap theShared tabfrom the bottom.

Go to theShared file/folder>Share> selectAdd expiration.

Tap Manage access

Notably, Google automatically allots one month of expiration, click theedit iconto change the date.

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Select the user

Change or Revoke Google Drive Sharing Permissions on mobile

Tap Change

Tap Anyone with link

Tap Restricted

Google Drive Sharing Permissions 18

Google Drive Sharing Permissions 21

Set Expiration Date for Sharing on Google Drive

Edit expiration date

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