Last updated: 26 July 2026
This article shows you how to share a folder in OneDrive with people outside your organisation.
You can do this in a few different ways. This article shows you how to share a OneDrive folder in Windows.
1. Open up Windows Explorer (Windows Key + E) and navigate to the folder you want to share.
2. Right click on the folder and select 'Share' from the menu.
3. A popup will appear. Click on the Dropdown Option that says 'Anyone with the link can edit'.
4. Select the option 'Specific People'. This is more secure.
5. Insert the email address of the people you want to share the folder with and select each one.
6. Add an optional message and then click send.
7. Confirmation of the link being sent will now be shown.
8. The person(s) will receive an email like this. Make sure they check their junk/spam folders.
