How to Change Network Settings for Adobe Acrobat Shared Reviews
Question details
The user needs to change the network settings, IP address, or server location for an existing shared review workflow in Adobe Acrobat.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Managing a collaborative PDF review where the internal network address, server path, or online review service has changed.
- Observed behavior
- Existing review workflows retain their original server information and cannot be directly edited, preventing reviewers from connecting to the new network address.
Ensure you have the exact new server address, network folder path, or online review credentials ready, and verify that all participants will have read/write access to the new location.
Create a New Shared Review with Updated Network Settings
Because Acrobat locks the server location once a review starts, you generally cannot edit an active review's destination. Creating a new shared review is the standard method to apply updated network settings.
Acrobat embeds the network path or server location into the review file to ensure all comments synchronize to a single source. If your IP address or network folder changes, you must initiate a fresh review process to point to the new destination.
Launch Adobe Acrobat and open the PDF file you want to distribute for the updated shared review.
Navigate to the 'Tools' menu at the top of the interface, select 'Send for Comments', and then click on 'Send for Shared Review'.
In the setup wizard, select how you want to collect comments (e.g., automatically collect comments on my own internal server). From the dropdown menu, choose 'Network Folder', 'SharePoint Workspace', or 'Web Server', and enter the updated IP address or path.
Enter the email addresses of your reviewers, customize the invitation message, and click 'Send' to establish the new shared review location.
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- 1. Open the PDF in WPS Office: Launch WPS Office and open your PDF document.
- 2. Add comments and annotations: Navigate to the 'Comment' tab to add highlights, text boxes, and sticky notes for your reviewers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change the network folder for an active shared review in Acrobat?
No, once a shared review is initiated, the server or network folder location is embedded in the workflow and cannot be edited. You must end the current review and create a new one to point to a different destination.
What types of servers are supported for Acrobat shared reviews?
Acrobat supports internal network folders (UNC paths), Microsoft SharePoint workspaces, and WebDAV servers for hosting and syncing shared review comments.
Why are reviewers unable to connect to my new shared review?
This usually happens if the reviewers do not have read/write permissions for the new network folder or server address. Ensure your IT administrator has granted all participants the correct access rights to the newly configured path.
