These instructions will walk you through the basic process of creating a shared folder that users outside the organization can use to send and receive files from you using only a link and password you provide them.
Start by opening your OneDrive folder by clicking the icon in your tray (lower right hand portion of your task bar), and then clicking "Open folder".
File Explorer will open to your OneDrive folder. Create a folder for users to upload/download files by right-clicking in the right pane and select new->folder.
A new folder will be created and ready for you to give it a name. Name it anything you want but I recommend "Shared" or "Shared_name".
Now right-click on the folder and choose share.
On the window that comes up, we need to set it to allow anyone with the password to access. Do this by clicking the gear icon next to the "Copy link button".
On the window that comes up, choose "Anyone".
Click the access drop-down arrow to choose the kind of access you want to provide.
Choose a date you'd like the link to expire if you wish.
You can then enter a password of your choosing and hit "Apply".
You will then be returned to the share window. Click "Copy link" to copy a link to this share to your clipboard. Paste this link plus the password into an email (or separate emails) and email to the person you wish to have access. Your folder has now been shared and you can close the window.
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