How to Use WPS Link Permissions on macOS

Use WPS Link Permissions on macOS with 2 how-to topics, both available without membership, to manage document access permissions and link duration from the sharing panel.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Set Link Permissions

Entry: Share → Link Permissions

1. Open the document and click Share in the upper-right corner.
2. Turn on View/Edit with others.
3. Click Link Permissions.
4. In the Link Permissions panel, choose who can open the link, such as everyone or specific people.
5. Set the permission level to Edit, View and Comment, or View.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: the sharing panel shows the current link permission settings.
• Next action available: you can continue copying the link or return to the document.
• No unwanted effect: the access rules can be updated without creating a new link.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: if View/Edit with others is not turned on first, the full link permission options may not appear.
• Environment note: this feature requires an internet connection and document collaboration support.

2. Set Link Expiration

Entry: Share → Advanced Settings → Link Expiration

1. In the sharing page, click Advanced Settings.
2. Find Link Expiration.
3. Select Permanent, 7 days, or 30 days.
4. Return to the sharing page and continue sending or copying the link.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: Advanced Settings shows the selected link duration.
• Next action available: you can continue sharing the current link directly.
• No unwanted effect: the existing link follows the updated expiration rule.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: after changing the expiration setting, users may overlook the time limit before sending the link.
• Environment note: link expiration depends on online sharing features and cannot be configured offline.