
To access the content, OneDrive, SharePoint, or Lists sends a one-time passcode to their email address to verify their identity.

The recipients won't need a Microsoft account. The recipient will then need to verify their identity before they can view the content, but the process depends on their account: Recipient doesn’t have a Microsoft account If you want to secure your content and get a link that only works for the people you invite, select Specific people in Link settings when creating the sharing link.

Note: Anyone option may not be available in your organization depending on the settings your admin has selected. Note that they can forward the link to others and anyone who receives the link will be able to view and access the content. The recipients won't need a Microsoft account and can access the content without having to enter a passcode or sign in. If you want anyone who receives the sharing link to be able to access the content, select Anyone with the link option in Link settings. Share files and folders with Microsoft 365Ĭreate a link accessible to anyone who receives it If you haven't shared files in OneDrive, SharePoint, or Lists before, check out these articles first: The recipients' experience depends on the settings you select when creating the sharing link, and the account they use to view the file. Sharing OneDrive files, SharePoint files, or Lists with external users (guests) allows you to securely collaborate with people outside your organization such as your business partners, vendors, clients, or customers - with or without a Microsoft account.
