Google Document Copy Link

Google Document Copy Link

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How to Create a Google Document Link that Automatically Makes a Copy

Step 1: Create Your Google Document

  1. Open Google Docs and create the document you want to share.
  2. Customize and format the document as needed.

Step 2: Set Sharing Permissions

  1. Click the "Share" button in the top-right corner of the Google Document.
  2. Set the sharing settings to "Anyone with the link can view."
    • Click "Copy link" to copy the URL to your clipboard.
    • The URL will look something like this: https://docs.google.com/document/d/your-doc-id/edit

Step 3: Modify the URL

  1. Paste the copied URL into your browser's address bar or a text editor.
  2. Identify the part of the URL that ends with /edit. For example: https://docs.google.com/document/d/your-doc-id/edit
  3. Replace /edit with /copy. The modified URL should look like this: https://docs.google.com/document/d/your-doc-id/copy

Step 4: Share the Modified URL

  1. Copy the modified URL.
  2. Share this URL with others. When users click on it, they will be prompted to make a copy of the document in their own Google Drive.

Example

  • Original URL: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A2B3C4D5E6F7G8H9I0J/edit
  • Modified URL: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A2B3C4D5E6F7G8H9I0J/copy

Benefits

  • Ease of Use: This method is great for people new to Google Suite.
  • Time-Saving: It saves time for high-traffic templates and ensures that each user has their own copy.
  • Simplicity: Just change the URL from /edit to /copy, and you're all set!

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