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Nello Aun
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11 months ago
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I can't find how to set the default setting for shared links to view-only instead of edit.

I use a Macbook with Sequoia OS I share a lot os link with clients. Usually I copy the link right clicking the folder in the Finder App, the choosing copy link. By default this link is CAN EDIT. I ...
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    Rich
    11 months ago
    Nello Aun wrote:

    By default this link is CAN EDIT. I want to set the default to VIEW ONLY. Couldn't find how to.

    You can do this from the Sharing page in your Account settings.

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Rich
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11 months ago
Nello Aun wrote:

By default this link is CAN EDIT. I want to set the default to VIEW ONLY. Couldn't find how to.

You can do this from the Sharing page in your Account settings.

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