Google Docs and no Google account

Google is testing a new feature that will allow G Suite users to invite users they don't have of Google to view, comment, suggest edits, or even edit Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides files directly.

This has not been possible so far, as G Suite users could only share documents with users who had a Google account.

The way this new feature will work is through PINs (Personal Identification Numbers). Google said G Suite users will be able to invite a user via email U.

The email will contain a link to the shared document. Users who are not Google users will be able to access the link by requesting a PIN that they will receive via a second email.

With the PIN, users will be able to view or even edit it file. The below GIF posted by Google explains the whole process.

Google

File owners will be able to view a detailed activity log for each file and PIN that they have accessed. They will also be able to revoke access to each PIN at any time, or see an activity that does not approve it.

Google reported that this it's already rolling out to all G Suite accounts, but he cautioned that it's still in beta development.

G Suite administrators can sign up for the program, from here. After access is granted, G Suite administrators can limit this functionality by domains or restrict sharing of internal documents to whitelisted domains (such as partner e-mail domains).

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