: Right-click the file, select Share , and change General access to Anyone with the link .
: Right-click the file in the list and select Copy link to get the direct server-hosted URL. Direct Link
: Clearly indicate what will happen when clicked (e.g., whether it will open a new tab or start a download). Creating Direct Links on Popular Platforms 1. Google Drive To create a direct link for a file stored in Google Drive : Upload the file : Click New > File upload . : Right-click the file, select Share , and
: Open the Assets panel and click the cloud icon to upload your file. Creating Direct Links on Popular Platforms 1
: Use descriptive, meaningful phrases like "Download the Project Report (PDF)" instead of "Click here.".
: To force a direct download, replace the /view?usp=sharing part of the URL with &export=download after the file ID. 2. YouTube (Video Sharing) Upload : Click Create > Upload video on YouTube.
: Choose Unlisted if you want only those with the direct link to view it.