How to Force a Copy: Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms

In this video I show two different ways to force recipients to make a copy of your Google file when you share it with them. I prefer to use the first method with my students because it doesn't require any additional steps for the recipient to access their copy. The second method just requires a little more work on the end of the recipient. The second method is also important to know if someone shares just a viewable link with you and you want to make a copy of it for yourself.

I use a Google Slides presentation as an example in this video but the process is the same when using Docs, Slides, Sheets, or Forms.

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[Abelonee]

Okay, I got you. My boss told me to do this and I had never heard of this before. I ended going the second route you mentioned, but I like the first way better because you don't risk them forgetting and editing your original. Your the best! By the way this is my burner account, jaaaa jk. I just use it to listen to music. I have two other accounts I use to promote my personal interest like baseball and cars. jaaa, thanks again.

[mariovasquez]

1:10 exact time to change to force copy.

[mprosenfield]

This method works fine in any browser but Chrome. If the modified URL is pasted into Chrome then the user is being prompted to Login to Google. Does anybody know a way around this?

[LynnePugh-zz]

Thank you for this! Great tutorial with clear, concise steps. 1st tutorial that wasn't created for morons by person addressing preschoolers. Luv it!