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When you need to prevent recipients from forwarding a shared link, use the Specific people permission.Note: Current user interface differs slightly from the video.  

  1. Select Share menu button Share and choose Share menu button Share again.

  2. Select Groups setting gear button icon. Link settings.

  3. Under The link works for, select an option.

  4. Under More settings, Decide if your recipients Edit pencil button ​​​​​​​Can edit, Can view eyeball icon ​​​​​​​Can view, or Can't download button icon. Can't download.

  5. Select Apply.

  6. Add names or email addresses for who you want to share with.

  7. Select Send.

The recipient will receive a link in their email that only works for them and can't be forwarded.

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