To create a duplicate (or "force copy") link, you need to modify the sharing link of a Google Drive file. Here's how, according to the provided reference:
The key is to alter the standard Google Drive sharing link. You will be changing a small portion of it to force the creation of a copy when someone clicks the link.
Steps to Create a Duplicate Link:
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Get the Sharing Link: Obtain the standard sharing link for your Google Drive file.
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Modify the Link: In the sharing link, look for the part that says "
edit?usp=sharing
". -
Replace with "copy": Replace "
edit?usp=sharing
" with the word "copy
". This will change the link to something like ".../copy
". -
Share the Modified Link: This modified link is now your "force copy" link. When someone clicks on it, Google Drive will prompt them to make a copy of the file, instead of directly opening the original file.