How to Request Photo Files in a OneDrive Folder

To request photo files in Microsoft OneDrive, you can select a folder and send a link or email directly to anyone you would like to request files from Microsoft Support. This guide covers the requirements and steps needed to receive photo files from others.

Requirements and signing in to OneDrive

Start by signing in to the OneDrive website at onedrive.com using your Microsoft account or your work or school account Microsoft Support. An administrator must enable the Request Files feature in SharePoint or OneDrive Microsoft Support. Be aware that this feature is not available for OneDrive for home, Office 365 Germany, or Office 365 operated by 21Vianet Microsoft Support.

Setting up the file request folder

In your OneDrive, select the folder where you want the files to be uploaded, and then select Request files Microsoft Support. Under the section labeled What files are you requesting, enter a descriptive name for the files you are requesting from others Microsoft Support. As a practical suggestion, try to make this name highly specific so people know which photo files they should provide.

Sending the request and receiving files

After providing a name, select Next Microsoft Support. You can select Copy link to copy the request link and send it to anyone you would like to request files from, or you can enter the email address or addresses of the people you want to request files from Microsoft Support. Select Done to finish the setup process Microsoft Support. You will receive a notification email whenever someone uploads files to your file request folder Microsoft Support.

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Sources and further reading

• support.microsoft.com/en-us/onedrive/share-files-and-folders-in-microsoft-onedrive
• support.microsoft.com/en-us/onedrive/create-a-file-request