Pathways: Link to PDFs uploaded to Google Drive

• You will need a gmail to access Google Drive
• You can use 15GB of your Google Drive storage for free

 

Step 1: Log into your gmail account and open the My Drive app.

Step 2: In the top bar of your Google Drive click + New to create a new folder for your content.

Step 3: Choose "New Folder". Name and create your new folder.

 

Step 4: Upload your PDF. You can drag and drop your PDF file into the folder to upload, or click the + New button to do this.

 

Step 5: Right mouse click on the file you've uploaded

Step 6: Click on Get shareable link in the dropdown.

 

Step 6: Click on the toggle to turn Link Sharing on...

 

Step 7: Click Sharing settings.

 

Step 8: In the dialog, click on the first drop down and click More...

 

Step 9: Choose your desired sharing setting... Then click SAVE.

 

Step 10: Click Copy link.

 

Step 10: Go back into your account, and add a PDF step into a pathway.

Step 11: Paste the link in, edit the TITLE and DESCRIPTION fields as required, and then click ADD STEP.

The PDF will now appear as content in a Pathway step.

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