OneDrive for Business cloud storage is available by default in Teams. To share files from other cloud storage apps, first add a cloud storage service to Teams.

Sharing files in OneDrive

  1. Select the OneDrive   app on the left side of Teams, and go to My files.

  2. Hover over the file you want to share and select More Actions  Microsoft Teams more options icon.

  3. You have several options to share the file:

    • Select Share OD share icon to add people and a message when sharing the file.

    • Select Copy link  Insert Link button to copy a link you can paste into a chat or post.

    • Choose Manage access People or Show Participants button to manage the file permissions.

Sharing files in third-party cloud storage

You can add third-party apps to Teams for more storage options. You won't see the Add cloud storage in OneDrive   in Teams, or in the Files tab in channels.

Add third-party storage apps directly in Teams by selecting Apps  Add an app or tab button​​​​​​​ on the left side of Teams.

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