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How to Shorten a Google Drive Link

Illustration of shortening a Google Drive sharing link

Google Drive sharing URLs can be long. A URL shortener can make the address easier to paste into messages, documents or social posts.

First check sharing permissions

Before shortening the link, confirm that the Drive file or folder has the correct sharing setting. A short URL cannot give someone access they do not already have.

Create the short link

Copy the Drive URL, paste it into Shrtigo and generate the short link. Use a clear custom alias when an appropriate one is available.

Test it

Open the generated URL in a private browser window or another account to verify that the intended audience can reach the Drive resource.

Keep private data out of URLs

Do not place passwords, access tokens or confidential information in a public URL. Review sharing permissions regularly.

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