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In the OneDrive app (signed in with your work or school account), select the file or folder you want (press and hold to select it), and then select Share
.(If you want to send a copy of the file instead of sharing, click Send a Copy.)
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Enter the names of the people you want to share with and a message, if you want.
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(Optional) Click the dropdown list to change the type of link. The Details pane opens, where you can change who can access the link and whether people can edit the item you’re sharing.
Options for Who would you like this link to work for (options vary based on admin settings):
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Anyone gives access to anyone who receives this link, whether they receive it directly from you or forwarded from someone else. This may include people outside of your organization.
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People in <Your Organization> gives everyone in your organization access to the link, whether they receive it directly from you or forwarded from someone else.
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People with existing access can use this to send a link to someone who already has access to the document or folder. It does not change the item's permissions. Use this if you just want to send a link to somebody who already has access.
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Specific people give access only to the people you specify, although others may already have access. If people forward the sharing invitation, only those with access to the item can use the link.
Once you decide who the link will work for, you can set additional options:
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Allow editing—When you share items with this type of link, people can edit files and add or delete files in a shared folder. Recipients can forward the link, change the list of people sharing the files or folder, and change recipients' permissions. People with Edit permissions can copy, move, edit, rename, share, and delete anything in the folder if you're sharing a folder.
Unchecking this box means that people can view, copy, or download your items without signing in. They can also forward the link to other people. However, they cannot change the version on your OneDrive.
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Set expiration date—The link will only work until the date you set. After that, it will be invalid, and you will need to create a new link for users requiring access to your file or folder.
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Block download is only available if you disable the Allow editing option. This means they cannot save a local copy.
When you're done, click Apply.
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When you’re ready to send the link, click Send
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