1. Open your Google Document and click the blue share button in the top right corner.
![Untitled document - Google Docs](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/005/722/732/original/a750cfb8-f3ff-4e9c-975d-a01ddbc4fb74.png)
2. If you have not named your document, Google will prompt you to do so before sharing. Once you have named your document click Save to continue.
![Untitled document - Google Docs](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/005/722/734/original/4824d1a7-5ef8-4bdc-82a3-b866b4706ca6.png)
3. To share a direct link with someone, select from the drop-down the type of access you would like them to have.
There are three sharing options:
Restricted: Only specifically designated individuals may view the document. There may be additional login requirements to verify their access.
Tc.columbia.edu: Only individuals logged into their Tc.columbia.edu Google account may view the document.
Anyone with the link: Any individual with a the link may view the document. There are no log in requirements.
We recommend you select Tc.columbia.edu or Restricted for optimum security.
![My Google Document - Google Docs](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/005/722/736/original/b6d53eed-1706-4f0d-9c5f-51f28d58c581.png)
4. Once you have selected who you would like to access the link, select the type of access you would like them to have.
There are three permission options:
Viewer: The person can only view the document. They may not leave comments or make changes.
Commenter: The person can view the document to make comments but they may not make changes.
Editor: The person has full access to the document. They can view, make comments, and make changes to the document.
![My Google Document - Google Docs](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/005/722/738/original/ab1f9f2f-4021-41c5-80c8-c3d1a0f71e7e.png)
5. Click Copy link, then share it with others.
![My Google Document - Google Docs](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/005/722/740/original/435c9f50-2e59-4634-9642-fa3a442daf4d.png)