Stop sharing OneDrive or SharePoint files or folders, or change permissions (2024)

Stop or change sharing

Files and folders can be shared by sending someone a sharing link, or by giving them direct access to the file or folder. (People may also have access to a file or folder if they've been given access to the site itself.)

If you are the file owner, you can stop sharing the file or folder.

If someone has been given direct access, or has access through a specific people link, you can also change the sharing permissions between view and edit.

Here are the steps:

  1. Select the file or folder you want to stop sharing.

  2. Select Information Stop sharing OneDrive or SharePoint files or folders, or change permissions (1) in the upper-right corner to open the Details pane.

    Note:(The Information icon is just below your profile picture. If you don't see it, make sure you only have one file or folder selected - it won't display if you have multiple items selected.)

  3. On the Details pane, under the Has Access header, you'll see the People icon, the Links icon, and/or the Email icon. These options vary depending on how you have shared the file or folder. Select Manage access and:

    • To stop sharing the file entirely, click Stop sharing.

    • To delete a sharing link, click the ...next to the link, then click the X next to the link to remove it. (You'll get a prompt asking you if you're sure you want to delete the link - if so, click Delete link.)

    • To stop sharing with specific people, expand the list under a specific people link and click the X to remove someone.

    • To change permissions or stop sharing with someone who has direct access, under Direct Access, click the dropdown next to the person's name and choose the option that you want.​​​​​​

Tip:You can also manage a file or folder's sharing permissions through the OneDrive desktop app for Windows 10 or 11, and Mac. All you need to do is right-click the shared file or folder in your OneDrive folder on your computer, and select Share, then select More Stop sharing OneDrive or SharePoint files or folders, or change permissions (2) > Manage access, and a dialog box will open on your desktop so you can make your selections as described above in step 3.

See the items you've shared

On OneDrive.com, select Shared in the left pane, and then select Shared by me.

Stop or change sharing

If you are the file owner, you can stop or change the sharing permissions. Here are the steps:

  1. Select the file or folder you want to stop sharing.

  2. Select Information Stop sharing OneDrive or SharePoint files or folders, or change permissions (3) in the upper-right corner to open the Details pane.

    Note:(The Information icon is just below your profile picture. If you don't see it, make sure you only have one file or folder selected - it won't display if you have multiple items selected.)

  3. On the Details pane, under the Has Access header, you'll see the People icon, the Links icon, and/or the Email icon. These options vary depending on how you have shared the file or folder. Select Manage access.

  4. To remove a sharing link, click the X next to the link to remove it. (You'll get a prompt asking you if you're sure you want to delete the link - if so, click Remove link.) You can also remove it through the Edit link page (see below).

  5. To change the password or expiration date on a sharing link, click the dropdown arrow for the link that you want to edit, and then on the Edit link page:

    • Select the password and change it, or clear the Set password check box to remove the password.

    • Update the link expiration date, or clear the Set link expiration check box to remove the expiration date from the link.

    • Select Remove Link to delete the link and stop sharing with that link. (You'll get a prompt asking you if you're sure you want to remove the link - if so, click Remove link.)

Notes:

  • If your Microsoft account is set with Family Safety, and your parent has turned off contact management, you can only share items with people who are already on your contact list.

  • Please respect copyright and be careful what you share online. Copying or sharing unauthorized materials violates the Microsoft Services Agreement.

See the items you've shared

On OneDrive.com, select Shared in the left pane.

Stop sharing OneDrive or SharePoint files or folders, or change permissions (2024)

FAQs

Stop sharing OneDrive or SharePoint files or folders, or change permissions? ›

In SharePoint admin center, expand Sites and select Active sites. Select the site you want to manage and the site details panel appears. In the Settings tab, select Edit in the Restricted site access section. Select the Restrict access to this site box and select Save.

How do I stop sharing OneDrive files and folders? ›

If you are the file owner, or have edit permissions, you can stop or change the sharing permissions.
  1. Select the file or folder you want to stop sharing.
  2. Select Information. in the upper-right corner to open the Details pane.
  3. Select Manage access and: Select the X next to a link to disable it.

How do I change sharing permissions in OneDrive? ›

Change permissions
  1. Right-click on a shared folder or file, navigate to OneDrive and then select Manage access.
  2. Do one of the following: Select Grant access to share with more people. Select Links to change permissions. Select the Can edit or Can view dropdown to change permissions or Remove direct access.

How do I unlink SharePoint from OneDrive? ›

Stop syncing SharePoint folders
  1. Right click the OneDrive for work or school icon. ...
  2. Select the folder you want to stop syncing, and then select Stop syncing.
  3. Click Yes to agree to permanently stop syncing the folder, and then click OK.

How do I stop access to SharePoint? ›

In SharePoint admin center, expand Sites and select Active sites. Select the site you want to manage and the site details panel appears. In the Settings tab, select Edit in the Restricted site access section. Select the Restrict access to this site box and select Save.

How do I restrict access to OneDrive folder? ›

Go to Access control in the SharePoint admin center, and sign in with an account that has admin permissions for your organization. Select Restrict OneDrive access. Select Restrict OneDrive access to only users in specified security groups. Add the security groups (maximum of 10) you want to be able to use OneDrive.

How do I remove myself from a shared OneDrive folder? ›

You can remove yourself from the shared folder.
  1. Highlight the folder you want to be removed from.
  2. "Sharing" and "Details" appear to the right of my folders. Choose "Sharing"
  3. Scroll down to your name & click on the " . . ." that follows your name.
  4. Select "Remove"
Sep 8, 2016

What is the difference between SharePoint and OneDrive? ›

OneDrive is used for personal storage: work-related files that you create and work on yourself and sometimes share with others. SharePoint is used for shared storage: work-related files that are meant to be collaborated on, or viewed, by your group upon the file's creation.

How do I revoke OneDrive permissions? ›

Go to your OneDrive Account Settings: click on My Account > App Permissions > Revoke Permission.

How do I check OneDrive sharing permissions? ›

Manage access to a file or folder

When you select an item in the Shared with list, the Manage Access panel opens: The Links Giving Access section shows the links that have permissions to the file or folder. Click the ellipsis (...) to see the users that the link has been shared with.

How do I stop sharing on SharePoint? ›

On the Details pane, under the Has Access header, you'll see the People icon, the Links icon, and/or the Email icon. These options vary depending on how you have shared the file or folder. Select Manage access and: To stop sharing the file entirely, click Stop sharing.

How do I restrict file sharing on OneDrive? ›

  1. Access the SharePoint admin center.
  2. Choose the specific site from the list of active sites.
  3. Navigate to the settings of the chosen site.
  4. Select the option "Only people in your organization" to restrict sharing to internal users only for that particular site.
May 13, 2024

How do I restrict access to SharePoint? ›

Here are steps:
  1. Click on the three dots next to the page name,click "Manage Access"
  2. Click "Advanced Setting"
  3. 3.To break permissions inheritance from the parent, select Stop Inheriting Permissions.
  4. Assign unique permissions (Grant selected colleagues permission and remove other user permission).
Mar 6, 2024

How do I unlink OneDrive from my folders? ›

Unlink your OneDrive account
  1. Click the OneDrive cloud icon up in your Menu bar, click the three dots to open the menu, and select Preferences.
  2. Go to the Account tab.
  3. Select Unlink this PC.

How do I stop OneDrive from syncing everything? ›

Stop syncing everything
  1. Select the OneDrive cloud icon from the taskbar or menubar, select the gear icon then select Settings or Preferences.
  2. Select then Settings again and go to the Account tab.
  3. Select Unlink this PC.

How do I unlink a shared folder from OneDrive? ›

In the OneDrive on the web, from the left side navigation pane, select Shared. Select the files or folders you want to remove from your Shared view, then select Remove from shared list.

How do I stop OneDrive from using my documents folder? ›

Open File Explorer, right-click OneDrive, and then click Properties. On the General tab, next to Attributes, check the Hidden box. This hides OneDrive from File Explorer. and select Quit OneDrive.

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