Share a Folder in SharePoint - User Guide

Share a Folder in SharePoint - User Guide

Step 1: Navigate to the Folder

1. Open a browser and navigate to the folder in SharePoint

Step 2: Share the Folder

1. Click the three dots (…) next to the folder

2. Select Share

Step 3: Choose Sharing Options

When the sharing window opens:

  1. Type in the person’s email address
  2. Click the drop-down next to the email address
  3.  Select what permissions they will have
    1. Can edit (Make any changes)
    2. Can view (Can’t make any changes)
    3. Can’t download (Can view, but not download)
  4. Click the gear icon next to Copy link to select the link settings.
  5. Select the option People you choose
  6.  Click Apply
  7. You can add a message if you would like.
  8.  Click Send


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