Can someone view and download google shared file

Yes, it is possible. Google Drive has 2 ways to share, which are "to invite" and "to create a link". Even If you invite other users with email other than Google accounts, Google will ask to users log in Google account when user access to your shared file. However, if you enable the option "Anyone with the link", no log in required.  · The "Expert Reply" to a question on the Google Product Forums leads to the "View activity file versions" page in Google Drive Help, which jibes with what I'm seeing. See changes made to your files in Drive and keep track of who made those changes. You might see changes when someone: Edits or comments in Google Docs; Renames a file or folder.  · I know you can use the option "Disable options to download, print, and copy for commenters and viewers." on the file bltadwin.ru when the file is in a folder that is shared with the user, the sharing permissions of the folder seem to overrule this option.

Thankfully, Google Drive now features a sharing setting that allows users to publicly share documents and files with non-Google users. If done properly, the file will accessible and editable in any browser without having to be logged in to a Google account. The video above walks you through all the steps of sharing files with non-Google users. Google Drive is a fantastic, popular tool that lets you collaborate with other Google users using shared folders. However, when you want to allow anyone to upload files to your Google Drive you start running into problems. Users need a Google account to upload to your Google Drive or even to send you a file using Google Forms. Share a file or folder. You can share a file or folder in Google Drive or in the Docs, Sheets, and Slides home screens. Open Drive, or a file or folder you want to share. Open the sharing box: While you have a file open: Click Share in the top-right corner. While you have a folder open: Click the Share button in the top-right.

So unless the person who shared the doc with you has it open at the same time they won't know that you've viewed or downloaded it. If someone did want to know when you've viewed or downloaded their document I'd consider moving your document to Google Drive and using a document tracking plugin like Orangedox | Track your Documents. This will let you track every preview of your document including each unique user who’ve viewed or downloaded it. Available only for files, this permission is a modified version of Can View permission as it lets others add comments and suggestions. However, they cannot edit the file or share it with others. Anyone with the link can view: Shared users can simply view the file, but can’t edit it in any way. This is the default action when you share a file, and the best option if you’re trying to share file for download.