Distribute whitepapers with engagement data
Share whitepapers with a trackable browser link. Collect addresses with optional email capture, get qualifying-view alerts, and review page-level engagement on Starter and above.
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Share a whitepaper in 3 steps
- 01
Upload your whitepaper
Drag and drop your PDF whitepaper or import from Google Drive. It's ready to distribute in seconds.
- 02
Set distribution rules
On Starter and above, set link expiration or turn off the viewer download button. Create separate trackable links for each campaign; download controls cannot prevent screenshots.
- 03
Distribute & measure
Share the link across channels, collect optional email addresses, and use qualifying-view and page-level signals to prioritize follow-up.
Sharing controls
Control access without adding friction.
Choose what each link allows, keep recipients in a browser-based viewer, and get useful activity alerts.
Know your audience
Email capture
Ask viewers for an email before a public document opens. This is lead capture, not access control. Available on Pro and Business.
Restricted access
Limit a link to approved email addresses. Recipients prove inbox access before viewing. Available on Pro and Business.
Personal sharing links
Create a link for an intended recipient and review activity associated with that link separately from aggregate links.
Secure sharing
Link expiration and revocation
Set an expiry date on Starter and above, or revoke an active link when access should end.
Viewer download controls
On Starter and above, turn off the download button for supported documents. This does not prevent screenshots or other capture methods.
Update the file. Keep the link.
Replace the shared document with a new version without revoking the link or sending recipients a new one.
Keep the experience moving
Email and Slack alerts
Get an email alert when a qualifying view starts. On Pro and Business, a connected Slack channel can receive a summary after the session ends.
Phone viewer
Made for every screen
Recipients open a touch-friendly browser viewer on phone or desktop, with no HummingDeck account or app to install.
Document Analytics
See which pages capture attention.
See how much viewing time was recorded for each page. Sections with longer recorded time can suggest what matters to a buyer, giving you a stronger signal for your next conversation.
What you can see
- Total time
- 12m 30s
- Time spent per document
- Per-page engagement
- 12 pages
- Recorded viewing time by page
- Total Views
- 24
- Repeat-view signals across sessions
- Unique Viewers
- 3
- Additional-viewer signals per link
- Bot Detection
- Available
- Checks signals associated with known email security scanners
Total Views
Unique Viewers
Avg. Time in Room
Docs Opened
Completion
Document Engagement
| Document | Views | Completion |
|---|---|---|
Q1 Sales Proposal | 12 | 94% |
Enterprise Pricing | 8 | 100% |
Case Study · Acme Corp | 5 | 78% |
Per-page engagement
Q1 Sales ProposalTotal time
12m 30s
Completion
100%
Views
12
Sharing multiple documents?
One Room. One link. Not five attachments.
Create a branded mini-site for documents, links, and embeds. Keep everything organized in one place, then share a single link that stays current.
Acme Corp · Enterprise Deal
Shared by Alex Chen · Account Executive
Q1 Sales Proposal
12 pages
Enterprise Pricing Sheet
4 pages
Case Study · Acme Corp
8 pages
A few of the ways people use it.
Marketing teams
Distribute thought leadership content and compare recorded engagement across campaign links and captured leads.
Demand generation
Use recorded viewing time and repeat visits as lead-prioritization signals while keeping the final qualification decision with your team.
Research & analyst relations
Share research findings through personal or restricted links and review which sections recorded the most viewing time.
Connects to your existing tools
Zapier
Connect to 8,000+ apps. Automate workflows on document views.
Close CRM
Every document view logged as a Close activity. Contacts, companies, and engagement synced automatically.
Slack
Instant notifications when prospects view your documents. Duration, completion, and click data in every alert.
Google Workspace™
Publish Google Slides™ and Google Docs™ directly to HummingDeck. Generate trackable links and add documents to Deal Rooms without leaving your editor.
Chrome Extension
Share files from Gmail with tracked links. Per-page analytics and real-time alerts.
Sharing more than one format?
Share finished documents in one consistent way.
Host PDFs, presentations, Word documents, spreadsheets, and HTML, then share them as links you can manage and track.
Explore document hostingHummingDeck vs. the alternatives
| HummingDeck | Google Drive | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Trackable distribution link | Available | Unavailable | Unavailable |
| Section-level analytics | Starter+ | Unavailable | Unavailable |
| Lead engagement signals | Capture Pro+; analytics Starter+ | Unavailable | Unavailable |
| Viewer download control | Starter+ | Unavailable | Available |
| Restricted Access (verified email allowlist) | Pro+ | Unavailable | Unavailable |
| Link expiration | Starter+ | Unavailable | Unavailable |
| Bot filtering | Available | Unavailable | Unavailable |
| View notifications | Email; Slack on Pro+ | Unavailable | Unavailable |
- Trackable distribution link
- HummingDeck
- Available
- Unavailable
- Google Drive
- Unavailable
- Section-level analytics
- HummingDeck
- Starter+
- Unavailable
- Google Drive
- Unavailable
- Lead engagement signals
- HummingDeck
- Capture Pro+; analytics Starter+
- Unavailable
- Google Drive
- Unavailable
- Viewer download control
- HummingDeck
- Starter+
- Unavailable
- Google Drive
- Available
- Restricted Access (verified email allowlist)
- HummingDeck
- Pro+
- Unavailable
- Google Drive
- Unavailable
- Link expiration
- HummingDeck
- Starter+
- Unavailable
- Google Drive
- Unavailable
- Bot filtering
- HummingDeck
- Available
- Unavailable
- Google Drive
- Unavailable
- View notifications
- HummingDeck
- Email; Slack on Pro+
- Unavailable
- Google Drive
- Unavailable
Frequently asked questions
What format should my whitepaper be in?
Upload as a PDF for the best reading experience. HummingDeck renders it in a clean online viewer with full engagement tracking.
Can I use HummingDeck for gated content?
Yes. On Pro and Business, Email Capture can ask for an address before a public document opens. This is lead capture, not access control. For access control, use Restricted Access with an approved email or domain allowlist and inbox verification.
How do I measure whitepaper ROI?
Use separate campaign links, optional email capture, and recorded page-level engagement on Starter and above. Connect those signals to pipeline outcomes in your own reporting; engagement alone does not establish revenue impact.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. Share whitepapers with basic analytics for free. Upgrade for download control, link expiration, and advanced engagement reporting.
Can I prevent my whitepaper from being forwarded?
No sharing control can prevent screenshots or someone redistributing content they already captured. Starter and above can set expiry and turn off the viewer download button; Pro and Business can limit entry to approved email addresses or domains through inbox verification.
Distribute smarter content
Upload your whitepaper and start tracking reader engagement. Free to start.