Share a file or folder by inviting people

To share folders or to share files when Get a link isn’t available, you can invite people.

  1. Go to the site library that has the file or folder you want to share.

  2. Right-click the file you want to share, and then select Share.

    Screenshot of sharing a document by right-clicking and then choosing Share

  3. In the Share dialog box on the Invite people tab, type names or email addresses of people you want to share the file or folder with.

    Screenshot of sharing a file in OneDrive for Business

  4. Select a permission setting, such as Can edit.

    Select a permission setting for people invited to share a document

  5. If you want, type a message to be included with an email that’s sent to all invitees. The email includes a link to the shared file.

  6. If you don't want to send an email, uncheck Send an email invitation (you may need to click Show Options first).

  7. Click Share.