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How do I create a duplicate link?

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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:

  1. Get the Sharing Link: Obtain the standard sharing link for your Google Drive file.

  2. Modify the Link: In the sharing link, look for the part that says "edit?usp=sharing".

  3. Replace with "copy": Replace "edit?usp=sharing" with the word "copy". This will change the link to something like ".../copy".

  4. 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.

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