How to check who has access to a file
PURPOSE
Reviewing access helps prevent accidental data exposure.
STEPS
Open file details, sharing settings, or permissions. Review users, groups, links, and inherited folder permissions.
LOOK FOR
External users, broad groups, anyone-with-link access, edit permissions, and old collaborators.
TAKE ACTION
Remove unnecessary access or change edit access to view-only when appropriate.
BEST PRACTICE
Check access before sharing confidential files, forwarding links, or publishing documents.