How to share SharePoint files/ folders externally
HOW TO SHARE SHAREPOINT FOLDERS EXTERNALLY
Steps for you
Differences between classic and modern lists and libraries
Classic library
Modern library
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Right-click above the folder you want to share, and click Share
- From the pop-up that appears, choose Specific People, then click Apply. This is the same screen where the user can allow or not allow editing of the folder. I will explain what this means in the next section of this post.
- Type the external user’s email and hit Send. You can also add a personal message if you wish
Steps for the recipient
- The external user gets an email that looks like the one below
- User clicks on the link included in the email
The user needs to verify his/her identity by clicking Send Code
- Another email is sent to the recipient with the code. The user needs to use it within 15 minutes!
- Once the user enters the code and clicks Verify…
- … The user gets access to the contents of the folder shared!
