How to Change Access to a Shared OneDrive Folder

If you are a file owner, you can stop or change the sharing permissions for your OneDrive folders Microsoft Support. To do this, you can open a folder's Details pane to stop sharing it completely or to adjust specific permissions Microsoft Support.

Opening the OneDrive access panel

If you are the file owner, you can stop or change the sharing permissions Microsoft Support. Start by selecting the specific file or folder you want to stop sharing Microsoft Support. Select Details in the upper-right corner of the command bar to open the Details pane Microsoft Support. The Details icon is located just below your profile picture, and if you do not see it, make sure you only have one file or folder selected Microsoft Support.

How to stop sharing a folder completely

On the Details pane, under the Has access header, you will see the People icon, the Links icon, and/or the Email icon Microsoft Support. These options vary depending on how you have shared the file or folder Microsoft Support. To begin revoking access, select Manage access Microsoft Support. To stop sharing the file entirely, select Stop sharing Microsoft Support.

Modifying permissions for a shared link

To remove a specific person’s access, you can remove or modify the sharing link under Links, or remove their access from the parent folder or site if the permission is inherited Microsoft Support. You cannot change the permission of a sharing link directly from edit to view or from view to edit Microsoft Support. The way around this limitation is to delete your sharing link and create a new one with a different permission Microsoft Support.

Adjusting direct access for individuals

To change permissions or stop sharing with someone who has direct access, select the person's name Microsoft Support. Under Direct Access, choose the option that you want and select Apply Microsoft Support.

Sources and further reading

• support.microsoft.com/en-us/onedrive/share-files-and-folders-in-microsoft-onedrive
• support.microsoft.com/en-us/onedrive/sharepoint/manage-sharing-and-permissions-in-onedrive-and-sharepoint