What is the difference between 'Anyone with the link' and 'Anyone on the internet' in Google Drive sharing?

Question

Grade: Education Subject: Support
What is the difference between 'Anyone with the link' and 'Anyone on the internet' in Google Drive sharing?
Asked by:
107 Viewed 107 Answers

Answer (107)

Best Answer
(341)
While often used interchangeably, 'Anyone with the link' means that anyone who has the specific URL you share can access the file or folder, without needing to sign in to a Google account. 'Anyone on the internet' is an older term and generally refers to the same functionality as 'Anyone with the link' when no specific sign-in is required.