Can You Share Google Drive with Non Gmail Users

Sharing Google Drive with non-Gmail users can be a bit tricky, but it's definitely doable. You can share Google Drive files and folders with anyone, regardless of whether they have a Gmail account or not.

To share with non-Gmail users, you'll need to use a link or an email invitation, which can be sent to anyone with an email address. This is a convenient option if you need to share files with people outside of your Google account.

The good news is that non-Gmail users can still access and view shared files, even if they don't have a Google account. However, they may not be able to edit or comment on files without creating a Google account.

You can share Google Drive with non-Gmail users, but it's not as straightforward as sharing with Gmail users. For instance, you can use MultCloud, a professional web-based multiple cloud storage manager, to share Google Drive folders with non-Google users. With MultCloud, you can choose from three different sharing options: Public Share, Private Share, and Source Share.

To share a Google Drive folder with non-Gmail users using MultCloud, you'll need to follow these steps: sign up and log in to MultCloud, add your Google Drive account, select the folder you want to share, and choose one of the three sharing options. You can also use MultCloud's sub-account function to share files with non-Google users and collaborate more efficiently.

There are two methods to share Google Drive with external collaborators without Google accounts: Visitor Sharing and Link Sharing. Visitor Sharing allows you to share items with non-Google accounts, allowing them to view, comment on, or edit after giving them a secure PIN code. Link Sharing sets a link sharing to "Anyone with the link" and shares the link with them.

If you send a restricted document's sharing link to a recipient whose Google account is unknown, the link in that email is based on the generic document link with an invite code appended. This invite code allows anyone with that link to view the document without needing a Google account.

You can also share Google Drive folders with non-Gmail users by email attachments, link, or by asking them to create a Google account. To share by email attachments, you'll need to select the folder, enter the email address of the non-Google user, and set their access permission. To share by link, you'll need to click "Get link" and set the link as "Anyone with the link".

Here are the access permissions you can set for non-Gmail users:

You can share your Google Drive files and folders with anyone, even if they don't have a Gmail account. This is possible through two main methods: sharing with people and groups, and getting shareable links.

There are different permission levels you can assign to users, including Viewer, Commentator, and Editor. Viewer can view the file but can't make any changes or share it with others. Commentator can make comments and suggestions, but they can't change or share the file with others. Editor can make changes, accept and reject suggestions, and share the file with email addresses.

Here are the main sharing options:

You can also use Visitor Sharing, which allows you to share items with non-Google accounts, allowing them to view, comment on, or edit after giving them a secure PIN code.

Restricted Sharing is a way to share files with people who don't have a Google account. This approach is considered "much less safe" than other methods.

You can share files with anyone's email address, but the link will be restricted to the people you've shared the file with. This means only they can access the link.

It's worth noting that you can't view detailed activity on your files when using restricted sharing. This is because you're not the file owner.

To share files with non-Google accounts, you can use Visitor Sharing or Link Sharing. Visitor Sharing is recommended because you remain the file owner, allowing you to view detailed activity on your files.

Here are the two methods to share files with non-Google accounts:

By default, link sharing is set to Restricted, so only people you’ve shared the file with can access the link.

You can't uncheck the Notify people option when sharing a Google Doc with someone you can't identify as a Google account user, unless Google associates the recipient with you.

This is because the Notify people option is only available when you know the recipient's Google account. This can be a challenge if you need to share files with non-Google users.

You can avoid this limitation by using the Copy link button, but it can only be used to access a restricted document by Google accounts listed in 'People with access' (PWA).

You can share Google Drive files with non-Gmail users, but there are some limitations and best practices to keep in mind.

There are two methods to share files with non-Google accounts: Visitor Sharing and Link Sharing. Visitor Sharing allows you to share items with non-Google accounts, while Link Sharing lets anyone with the link view, comment on, or edit the file.

Visitor Sharing is a more secure option, as it lets you remain the file owner and view detailed activity on your files. You can also revoke access from the Drive sharing dialogue whenever required.

If you choose to use Link Sharing, the link is set to Restricted by default, so only people you’ve shared the file with can access the link.

To add collaborators, select "Share" in the upper right-hand corner, while viewing a folder or file. You can add email addresses of your collaborators, and give each one "Editor", "Commenter" or "Viewer" privileges.

If you want to notify collaborators, check the "Notify people" box, and a default Google email with a link to the file or folder will be sent automatically.

Here are the collaboration options: