Hey @DSSC, thanks for reaching out to us.
If you're being asked to log in to your account to access the file in the link, it's most likely a "can edit" link and not a "view-only" one.
You can ask the person that sent it to you, to send you a "view-only" link instead and it shouldn't require you to sign in.
I hope this helps, but let me know of any questions you may have.