To create a direct download link for a Google Drive file, follow these steps:
1. Open your Google Drive and locate the file you want to create a direct download link for.
2. Right-click on the file and select "Get link."
3. In the "Get link" window, select "Anyone with the link can view" or "Anyone with the link can edit," depending on your sharing preference.
4. Click on "Copy link" to copy the sharing link to your clipboard.
5. Paste the link into a new browser tab or window and replace "edit" or "view" in the URL with "export?format=pdf" or "export?format=docx" for example, depending on the file type you want to download. 6. Hit Enter and the download should start automatically.
Note: This method only works for files that are set to "Anyone with the link can view" or "Anyone with the link can edit" access levels. If the file is set to private, you will need to change the access level or add the recipient's email address to the sharing settings to give them access to the file.