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MC298387: OneDrive: Sharing experience – “Copy Link”

Instead of a Copy link button, you’ll see an entire section where you can set permissions for the link and then copy it to share it with recipients. If you need to update the link permissions, you can do it directly from the Link Created dialog box as well. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 83728.

Instead of a Copy link button, you’ll see a footer where you can set permissions for the link and then copy it to share it with recipients

MC298387: OneDrive: Sharing experience - "Copy Link"

When this will happen

  • Targeted release (entire org): We expect to begin rolling this out in late November 2021 and expect to complete roll out by early December 2021.
  • Standard release: We expect to begin rolling this out in early December 2021 and expect to complete roll out by early January 2022.

How this will affect your organization

Users who interact with the OneDrive/SharePoint share control will easily be able to change their link permissions before creating a link and pasting it into the app of their choice. They will also be able to change the link settings post-creation directly inside the confirmation box.

Note: Some users may see this feature before other users within your organization.

Some users may see this feature before other users within your organization.

What you need to do to prepare

You might want to notify your customers about this new capability and update your training and documentation as appropriate.

Learn more

Message ID: MC298387
Published: 16 November 2021
Updated: 16 November 2021
Effective: December 6, 2021
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Alex Lim is a certified IT Technical Support Architect with over 15 years of experience in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting complex IT systems and networks. He has worked for leading IT companies, such as Microsoft, IBM, and Cisco, providing technical support and solutions to clients across various industries and sectors. Alex has a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the National University of Singapore and a master’s degree in information security from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is also the author of several best-selling books on IT technical support, such as The IT Technical Support Handbook and Troubleshooting IT Systems and Networks. Alex lives in Bandar, Johore, Malaysia with his wife and two chilrdren. You can reach him at [email protected] or follow him on Website | Twitter | Facebook

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