OneDrive - Upload & Share Files
To upload and share a file via OneDrive in the browser with an external user, follow the instructions below.
- Launch the web version of One Drive by doing the following, in your web browser, click the "My Apps" sign in extension in the top right corner.
- Or use this link: http://apps.511tactical.com/
- In the box, search for Onedrive, then select "OneDrive"
- When the page loads, choose, "Upload" and select the file you wish to upload.
- Then, right click on the file to share, choose "Share"
-
Click on the arrow pictured below
- Select "Specific People"
-
Click Apply
- Enter the email address of the user(s) you would like to share the file with.
- Click send.
- The user will receive an email, with a link to access the file, along with a 1 time use code required to access the file.
To upload and share a file via OneDrive in File Explorer with an external user, follow the instructions below.
-
Open File Explorer by selecting the start menu and searching for it or pressing the Windows + E keys on your keyboard simultaneously.
-
Navigate to your file or folder you want to share and right click it, select OneDrive > Share.
-
Select the gear icon to open the settings of the link to be created.
-
Select your desired permissions for your link. If you are needing to allow an external contact access, select "People you choose".
-
Enter your recipients e-mail address and select either Send and it will be sent directly or Copy link to send in an e-mail later.
