How to Share Google Drive File or Its Link on WhatsApp

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Step 1:In theDrive appon your Android or iPhone, tap on thethree-dot iconnext to the file or folder that you want to share.

Step 2:SelectManage Accessfrom the menu. Tap onChange(or Restricted text on iPhone) under the General Access section.

Step 3:Tap onRestrictedand selectAnyone with the link.

Step 4: Tap on theLink iconat the top to copy the file’s link to your clipboard. If you don’t see it, tap thethree-dot iconnext to the file and selectCopy link.

Step 5:Open the WhatsApp chat and long-pressthe typing area. SelectPastefrom the menu to share the Google Drive link on WhatsApp.

Note: Know what happens when youshare a Google Drive link.

Few things to keep in mind:

Method 2: Share Google Drive Files Like Photos or Videos on WhatsApp

If you want to share the actual file like a video or PDF document from Drive directly on WhatsApp, download the file to your phone first and then upload it on WhatsApp like any other file.

Let’s say I want to share the ‘Google Play music not working’ image from the below screenshot on WhatsApp. I will tap on thethree-dot iconnext to the file and selectDownloadfrom the menu. The image will show up in the Gallery app on my phone. Now,open WhatsAppand do the following:

Things to know:

Bonus Method: How to Share Multiple Photos From Google Drive to WhatsApp

You can use both methods directly to share multiple pictures on WhatsApp. However, each has its limitations. In the first method, you must create a link to each file whereas in the second method, you mustdownload multiple files. A better approach is to add multiple pictures in a Google Drive folder and share the folder’s link via WhatsApp.

Step 1:To create a folder in Google Drive, tap on thefloating New buttonand selectFolder. Name your folder and press theCreatebutton.

Step 2: Then, select the pictures and tap thethree-dot icon.ChooseMovefrom the menu. Select the folder you created. Then, share the folder’s link as shown in method 1.

Before you go, know themeaning of Make available offlinein Google Drive.

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Last updated on 12 July, 2024

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