Share files in OneDrive for Android
Applies ToOneDrive (work or school) OneDrive (home or personal)

You can share OneDrive files, photos, and folders from the OneDrive app on your Android device just as you can on a PC or Mac. You can also see files that other people have shared with you. To stop sharing, go to the OneDrive website and sign in with your Microsoft account, or with your work or school account.

Tip: Photo story is a new part of OneDrive that makes it easier to share photos and videos with friends and family. Learn more

Select how you want to share

Files shared with you

When someone shares a OneDrive file or folder with you, you typically get an email message or a notification on your Android device. To find the files shared with you in the OneDrive app, tap the Shared view icon Shared view button in OneDrive app for Android at the bottom of the app.

Shared files view in OneDrive app for Android

The Shared view includes files shared with you, and files you've shared with others. When signed in with a personal OneDrive account, tap a sharer's name to find the files shared by that person.

Note: Viewing items shared to your Family is currently not supported.

Note: The Shared view looks different when you're signed in with a work or school account.

  1. In the OneDrive app (signed in with your work or school account), select the file or folder you want (press and hold to select it), and then select Share Share files button in OneDrive app for Android.

    (If you just want to send a copy of the file instead of sharing, click Send a Copy.)

  2. Enter the names of the people you want to share with and a message, if you want.

    Screenshot of the sharing dialog box on Android

  3. (Optional) Click the dropdown list to change the type of link. The Details pane opens, where you can change who can access the link and whether people can edit the item you’re sharing.

    Options for Who would you like this link to work for (options vary based on admin settings):

    • Anyone gives access to anyone who receives this link, whether they receive it directly from you or forwarded from someone else. This may include people outside of your organization.

    • People in <Your Organization> gives everyone in your organization access to the link, whether they receive it directly from you or forwarded from someone else.

    • Specific people gives access only to the people you specify, although other people may already have access. If people forward the sharing invitation, only people who already have access to the item will be able to use the link.

    By default, Allow editing is turned on. If you want people to only view your files, uncheck the check box.

    When you're done, click Apply.

  4. When you’re ready to send the link, click Send.

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