How Do I Share a Copy of a Google Doc Automatically?

Answer

Create a "Force Copy" link

A force copy makes a unique copy of a Google Drive (e.g., Docs, Slides, Sheets and Forms). Use it to provide other users, such as students, with their own copy of a document, like a digital worksheet. The user can then edit the file without altering your original file.

How Do I Create a Force Copy with Google Drive Files?

Open or create a Google Drive file.

In share, select "Anyone with the Link."

Google Doc settings with the dropdown menu changed to "Anyone with the Link" for viewing access. A red arrow points to the word "Done" to save this setting.
 

In the URL, replace edit with copy

URL ending in the word "edit." Shown in a red circle.


URL ending in the word "copy." Shown in a red circle.
 

Wherever you are sharing the URL, paste the new copy version to a force a copy:

Google Docs page for a force copy that reads "Would you like to make a copy of How to Make a Force Copy?" A red box is shown around the button for "Make a copy."

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  • Last Updated Jul 15, 2024
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