OneDrive is quite an impressive tool for storing your files in the cloud. But did you know sharing your files and folders with relative ease is possible? The answer to that question is a yes. From our extensive experience with Microsoft OneDrive, we can say that it doesn’t take much to share files and folders.
How to share a file or folder in OneDrive
In this article, we will explain the best way to share folders in OneDrive. We will do this from the website rather than the app since the website is easier to use, at least from our point of view.
Now, we should point out that there are two ways to share folders with friends and families in OneDrive. One way is by copying a link, and the other is by emailing those who are important.
- Launch the OneDrive website
- Select the folder you want to share
- Click on Share
- Customize the link options
- Enter a name or email address
Let us discuss this in more detail.
1] Launch the OneDrive website
OK, so the first step to sharing folders is to visit the OneDrive website and be sure to sign in using your Microsoft account credentials.
Read: How to add, upload, store, create, use files in OneDrive.
2] Select the folder you want to share
From within OneDrive, after you’ve signed in with your credentials, please locate the folder you want to share and click on the small circle at the upper corner. You can also choose multiple folders to share, but bear in mind that this feature is not available in school and work accounts.
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3] Click on Share
After selecting the circle icon, you should look at the top, where you should see the Share button. Click on it right away. Doing so should automatically showcase a dropdown menu with a few options.
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4] Customize the link options
Via the dropdown menu, you should see a section that says Anyone with the link can edit. Click on that because we will determine how the shareable link should work.
From the menu, you can select Allow Editing to allow folks to edit the folder’s contents. You can also set an expiration date for the link, a password to gain access to the folder, and the ability to select Specific People.
Make your selection(s), then hit the Apply button.
Read: Tips to secure OneDrive account.
5] Enter a name or email address
We’ve now reached the point where it is time to share your folder. To do so, add the email address or name of third parties to the box, and finally, click on Send.
Alternatively, you can choose to select Copy Link to create a shareable link. When that is done, a new section will appear with the link for you to share. Copy it, then manually share it with families or friends. You can even post it on your website.
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