To share a SharePoint link, follow these steps to grant access to files or folders on your SharePoint site.
Steps to Share a SharePoint Link
- Navigate to the SharePoint Library: On your SharePoint site, go to the library containing the files you want to share.
- Select the File or Folder: Choose the specific file or folder you wish to share by clicking its circle icon.
- Select the Share Option: Click the "Share" button.
- Link Settings: Click "Anyone with the link can edit" (or the current permission displayed) to open the link settings.
- Choose Permissions: Select the type of access you want to grant:
Permission Options Explained
When sharing a SharePoint link, you have several options for controlling access:
- Anyone with the link:
- Allows anyone who receives the link to access the file or folder without needing to sign in.
- This is the most flexible option but also the least secure, use with caution.
- People in your organization:
- Only people within your organization can access the link. They will be required to sign in.
- People with existing access:
- This option doesn't grant any new access. It simply provides a link to those who already have permission.
- Specific people:
- Grants access only to the specific people you designate by name or email address.
