The Default link type setting

This setting sets the link type that is being offered by default to your users when they try to share a link. We recommend starting with the most restrictive: the Direct - only people who have permission option. This will help to minimize mistakenly making a link that is more than what's needed.

This doesn't prevent users from switching to a different link type.

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