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Help - need to share files privately - group members want to be anonymous
How can I share a document with a group of people and not have each member of the group see the other members? I have a very large file I need comments on - but my group members do not want to share ...
- I want to clarify something...
The suggestion I made did NOT involve a share link to the file (though share links are discussed on the same help article that I referenced). When you select a file and click share you now have two options; creating a link or inviting someone to the file. I am referring to inviting someone to the file. This is done in a way that is similar to a shared folder. An invitation to view the file is sent to the person and only that person can see it.
ioa wrote:
How can I do this so the people I invite cannot download the document, they can only view the document and comment on it? Thank you again for your help!Hello, ioa...
Unfortunately you cannot prevent people from downloading files (view this Forum post).
However, you could consider protecting your sensitive documents to be read-only by assigning a password to prevent modifications. It's not a perfect solution but it can be effective (view search).
RELATED ARTICLE:No worries... you're welcome for the help.
Rich
Super User II
Super User II
ioa wrote:
How can I share a document with a group of people and not have each member of the group see the other members?
Invite each person to the file (this is not a shared folder or a share link, it's a separate function for sharing a specific file with a specific person).
Shouldn't I be able to see each time they view the file?
No. You can see when they make a change within a shared folder (add , move or change a file, etc.), but it does not track when someone eimply views a file.
Thank you Rich
Rich wrote:
ioa wrote:
How can I share a document with a group of people and not have each member of the group see the other members?
Invite each person to the file (this is not a shared folder or a share link, it's a separate function for sharing a specific file with a specific person).
Thank you for your fast reply Rich - as I understand it, all of the people I share the file with will be able to see the other people and that is what I am trying to avoid as they do not want to share their email addresses with others. Also, if I use this particular share function, are the people able to comment on the file. I do not want them to edit, but I would like them to comment if they have any. Thanks again!
