WPS Link Permissions on Windows FAQ

Last updated:July 17, 2026

Common questions about Link Permissions usually involve permission updates, download restrictions, and expired links; this FAQ covers 3 frequent questions.

FAQ

  1. Open the document's Share panel.
  2. Go to Link Permissions and change the access scope or permission level.
  3. Close the panel when finished. The original link applies the new permission immediately.

How do I stop others from downloading, printing, saving, or copying the document?

  1. Open the document's Share page.
  2. Go to Advanced Settings.
  3. Clear Allow viewers to download, print, save, and copy.
  1. Reopen the document's Share page.
  2. Go to Advanced Settings.
  3. Choose a new option under Link Expiration and save the current setting.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Link PermissionsControls the access scope and action level for people who open a document through a shared link, such as view, comment, or edit access.
Specific PeopleA setting that allows only selected people to access the current shared link.
Link ExpirationThe period during which a shared link remains accessible, such as never expiring or a fixed number of days.