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How to capture names on shared Google Slides
October 20, 2025

How to capture names on shared Google Slides (clean tracking and faster follow‑ups)
Share your Google Slides through Send to require name and email before viewing. With AI chat and Suggested Questions, viewers get answers fast and you see who engaged and what they cared about.
When this is useful
- You share slide decks externally and need identity and analytics.
- You want to prevent downloading for sensitive decks.
- You need to update slides without breaking the link.
Step-by-step
- Add your Slides deck to Send
- Turn on a viewer gate
- Add Suggested Questions and share
Why this is faster with Send
- AI Chat answers questions immediately and reduces back-and-forth.
- Suggested Questions focus attention on key decisions.
- Analytics show who viewed, device, location, time viewed, and AI questions.
What good looks like (QA checklist)
- Gate requires name and email.
- Download/print disabled for confidential slides.
- Suggested Questions highlight pricing and next steps.
- Personalized links for known contacts where appropriate.
Troubleshooting & tips
- Viewer stuck at gate? Check settings and hidden-until-complete.
- Low engagement? Improve Suggested Questions and call out AI chat in your note.
- Updating slides? Replace the file under the same link.
Integrations & automation (webhooks)
- Trigger opens to Clay, Zapier, or Make to update CRM and alert owners.
Privacy and controls
- Require name, email, and optionally phone.
- Disable download/print when needed.
- Replace files under the same link anytime.
FAQ
- Can I require name and email before viewing?
- What analytics do I get?
- Can I keep the same link after updates?