Update Files in Google Drive without Changing the Link

How to Update Files in Google Drive without Changing the Link

Follow these steps to update file in google drive without changing the link:

• Step 1: Visit Google Drive and find the file you need to update.
• Step 2: Right-click the file and choose ‘Manage versions’.
• Step 3: Select ‘Upload new version’ and choose the updated file from your computer.
• Step 4: After completing the upload, Google Drive maintains the same shareable link for the file.

Does moving a file in Google Drive change the link?

No, moving a file within Google Drive does not change its shareable link. The link remains the same even if the file is moved to a different folder or location within your Google Drive.

Google Drive overwrites files with the same name

Google Drive allows multiple files with the same name to exist in the same location. If you upload a file with the same name as an existing file,, the newly uploaded file with the name previously used one will be added as a new version and will not automatically replace the older file being stored in the given location on Google Drive.

Multiple files with the same name and format can be uploaded on Google Drive, but that does not mean that the new file should replace the old one. After the new file is uploaded, it will get a different shareable link that may lead to a mix-up in case the old one is already sent. What is more, when changes are effected on file, the renewed link should be sent again. Fortunately, there are methods to update files seamlessly while retaining the same link, making Google Drive an indispensable tool for file storage and sharing.

In this article, We’ll show you how to update files in Google Drive without changing the link.