Share OneDrive Files
Files saved to your personal OneDrive folder can be shared and collaborated on with internal WPI and non-WPI users.
Share Files Internally
- In OneDrive Online, check the dot next to file you want to share
- Click on the "Share" option in the menu bar above the documents list
- Validate the "People in Worcester Polytechnic Institute (wpi.edu) with the link can edit" is the current sharing option
- Share by:
- Email from the pop-up:
- Enter each WPI email address you'd like to share with
- Add a message for context
- Click "Send"
- Copy Link: Saves the link to your clipboard enabling you to send via a Teams message or other communication method
- Outlook: Opens Outlook Web App with the link already in new message, ready for you to add recipients and additional context
Share Files with External Users
- In OneDrive Online, check the dot next to the file you want to share
- Click on the sharing preferences (which defaults to "People in Worcester Polytechnic Institute (wpi.edu) with the link can edit
- Choose the "Specific People" option
- Enable or disable the "Allow editing" setting
- Select "Apply"
- Share by Emailing through the pop-up:
- Enter each email address you'd like to share with
- Add a message for context
- Click "Send"