MC495329: External File Request in SharePoint Document Library

With File Request feature in SharePoint Document Library, users have an easy and secure way to request and obtain files from anyone. Users can choose a folder in SharePoint Document Library where others can upload files using a link that is shared with them. Users you request files from can only upload files; they can’t see the content of the folder, edit, delete, or download files, or even see who else has uploaded files.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 103625.

With the file request feature in SharePoint Document Library, you can choose a folder where others can upload files using a link that you send them. People you request files from can only upload files; they can’t see the content of the folder, edit, delete, or download files, or even see who else has uploaded files.

When this will happen

Preview: We will begin rollout in late January 2023 and expect to complete rollout by early February 2023.

GA: We will begin rollout in early February 2023 and expect to complete rollout by late February 2023.

How this will affect your organization

If the administrator has enabled file request (and Anyone links) at the tenant level, file request feature will be available to users within the tenant. Admins can use SharePoint Online Management Shell to enable or disable the Request Files feature for SharePoint sites.

What you need to do to prepare

To use this feature in the SharePoint Document Library:

• Admin should enable Anyone links at the tenant level
• Admin has configured view, edit, and upload permission for Anyone links

Learn more

For more information, please visit Create a file request – Microsoft Support

Message ID: MC495329
Published: 2023-01-07
Updated: 2023-01-07
Product(s): SharePoint
Cloud instance(s): GCC, Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant), GCC High, DoD
Platform(s): Web
Release phase(s): General Availability, Preview