Sharing Google Drive Files and Folders with Parents

Have you ever shared a file from your Google Drive only to get the following message?

Here are two methods to share your files or folders with parents so they get them the first time.

Method 1: Share

1. Right-click your file/folder and select "Share".

2. Click Advanced.

3. Click Change.

4. Select "On - Anyone with the link" then click Save.

Now, whether you copy and paste the link into an email or website, or use the Drive icon to insert your file/folder into an email or website, parents will be able access your file/folder.

Method 2: Get shareable link

1. Right-click the file/folder you want to share and select "Get shareable link".

2. Turn on link sharing by moving the switch from left to right. 

NOTE: This shares your file or folder with WPS accounts only.

3. To share your file or folder with parents, click Share settings.

4. Click "Anyone at Winchester..."

5. Click More.

6. Select "On - Anyone with the link" then click Save.

Now, whether you copy and paste the link into an email or website, or use the Drive icon to insert your file/folder into an email or website, parents will be able access your file/folder.