Microsoft 365

Share Files Using OneDrive

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Share Files and Folders with OneDrive

OneDrive makes it easy to share files with coworkers or external contacts without sending large attachments.

Share from OneDrive Web

  1. Go to onedrive.com and sign in
  2. Find the file or folder you want to share
  3. Right-click and select Share
  4. Enter the email addresses of people you want to share with
  5. Click the pencil icon to choose permissions:
    • Can edit - Recipients can make changes
    • Can view - Recipients can only view
  6. Add an optional message and click Send

Share from File Explorer (Windows)

  1. Open File Explorer and navigate to your OneDrive folder
  2. Right-click the file or folder
  3. Select Share
  4. Choose recipients and permissions
  5. Click Send

Copy a Sharing Link

  1. Right-click the file and select Share
  2. Click Copy link
  3. Adjust link settings (who can access, edit vs view)
  4. Click Copy and paste the link in an email or chat

Stop Sharing

  1. Right-click the shared file
  2. Select Manage access
  3. Remove individual users or click Stop sharing

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