I'm trying to access a document that my colleague shared with me, but I keep getting an 'access denied' error. I've double-checked the link and my permissions, but it's still not working. This is preventing me from completing my part of the project.

{"value":"Direct link via email/chat"}

{"value":"my.email@example.com"}

How was the document shared with you?

{"value":"Direct link via email/chat"}

Could you confirm the specific email address or account you are using to access the document?

{"value":"my.email@example.com"}

Difficulty Accessing Shared Files | Assessor | PT

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Verify Logged-in Account

95%Official

Ensure you are logged into the correct account associated with the sharing invitation or the account your colleague intended to share with.

🤖 AI Analysis

"The user is getting an 'Access Denied' error on Google Drive. The most common reason for this is being logged into the wrong account, especially if they have multiple Google accounts. Solution 6186 directly addresses this by suggesting verification of the logged-in account."

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Re-share with Correct Permissions

90%Official

Ask your colleague to re-share the document and explicitly grant you the necessary permissions.

🤖 AI Analysis

"Since the user has successfully accessed documents from this colleague before, it's possible that the permissions for this specific document were not set correctly when it was shared. Asking the colleague to re-share with explicit permissions is a direct way to resolve this."

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Check Sharing Link Settings

85%Official

If a link was shared, ensure it's set to 'Anyone with the link can view/edit' or that your specific email is added to the allowed list.

🤖 AI Analysis

"The document was shared via a direct link. This solution addresses potential issues with the sharing link itself, such as incorrect access settings (e.g., restricted vs. anyone with the link) or the user's email not being explicitly added. This is highly relevant given the sharing method."

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Log Out and Log In Again

70%Official

Try logging out of the platform and logging back in to refresh your session and permissions.

🤖 AI Analysis

"A session issue could cause permission problems. Logging out and back in can refresh the user's session and potentially resolve temporary glitches that might be causing the 'Access Denied' error."

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Clear Browser Cache and Cookies

60%Official

Clear your browser's cache and cookies, then try accessing the document again.

🤖 AI Analysis

"Corrupted cache or cookies can sometimes interfere with website functionality and authentication. Clearing them is a standard troubleshooting step that might resolve access issues."

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Try Incognito/Private Mode

55%Official

Attempt to access the document in an incognito or private browsing window to bypass cache and cookie issues.

🤖 AI Analysis

"Similar to clearing cache and cookies, trying an incognito window bypasses local browser data that might be causing the problem. It's a good secondary step if clearing cache doesn't work."

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Confirm Document Existence

40%Official

Ask your colleague to verify that the document still exists in its original location and hasn't been moved or deleted.

🤖 AI Analysis

"While less likely given the 'Access Denied' error (which implies the system sees the request but denies it), it's possible the document is no longer accessible for other reasons. Confirming its existence is a valid, though less probable, troubleshooting step."

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Generate New Share Link

35%Official

If the document was moved, have your colleague generate a new share link from its current location.

🤖 AI Analysis

"This solution is relevant if the document was moved, which would invalidate the original share link. However, the problem description doesn't suggest the document has been moved, making it a less direct solution than permission or account-related issues."

Difficulty Accessing Shared Files

AI Analysis Summary

Problema relatado

Perguntas

What platform is the document shared on? (ID: 5030)

How was the document shared with you? (ID: 5031)

Have you been able to access other documents shared by this colleague before? (ID: 5032)

What is the exact error message you are seeing? (ID: 5033)

Could you confirm the specific email address or account you are using to access the document? (ID: 5034)

Identified Causes

Configuração de Permissões Incorreta

Conta/Login Incompatível

Documento Movido ou Excluído

Problema de Cache do Navegador ou Cookies

Recommended Solutions

Verify Logged-in Account

Re-share with Correct Permissions

Check Sharing Link Settings

Log Out and Log In Again

Clear Browser Cache and Cookies

Try Incognito/Private Mode

Confirm Document Existence

Generate New Share Link

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