💡 Plox Tip: Use this feature when you want your document to be seen, but not stored. It’s ideal for high-value content or any file you want to keep on your terms.
Go to your Documents tab
Find the document you want to manage
Click the three dots (•••) on the right-hand side
Open the Access Controls panel
Locate the setting called “Allow Download”
Toggle it off
Once disabled, viewers will still be able to open and read the document—but they won’t be able to download it.
To Protect Confidential Content
When you're sharing internal reports, financials, legal docs, or anything sensitive—download restrictions prevent unauthorized saving or accidental leaks.
When:
Sharing board updates
Sending investor decks
Distributing HR/legal documents
To Prevent Unapproved Redistribution
If you’re sharing design work, proposals, or pitch decks, you may want people to see them—but not store or reshare them outside of context.
When:
Sharing visual mockups with clients
Sending brand material under review
Delivering watermarked documents
To Maintain Control Over the Viewer Experience
Sometimes, it’s important to control how and when someone sees your content. Disabling downloads keeps your content view-only, allowing you to track engagement without losing control of where your document ends up.
When:
Delivering time-sensitive content
Sharing docs that might be updated soon
Presenting something without leaving a file trail
When a viewer opens your shared link:
If downloads are enabled, they’ll see a download icon or link
If downloads are disabled, the option will be completely hidden or inactive
They can still view the document in-browser as long as they meet the other access requirements (email, password, OTP, etc.)
This ensures your content stays on-platform only.
This is a soft block—viewers can’t click “Download,” but screenshots or third-party tools are still possible.
Combine this feature with OTP verification or email restrictions for maximum control.
You can toggle it on/off anytime, even after the document has been shared.
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