Overview
Share a document directly from One Drive
Issue
Share documents you have saved in One Drive.
Troubleshooting
Method One: Using a web browser.
Open OneDrive
Go to: https://onedrive.live.com (or your organization’s OneDrive site if you're using Microsoft 365 at work/school).
Sign in
Use your Microsoft account or your work/school credentials.
Locate your file
Navigate through your folders until you find the document you want to share.
Select the file
Hover over the file and click the small circle to select it
OR
Right‑click the file.
Click “Share”
A sharing window will open.
Choose your sharing settings You will typically see options like:
Adjust the settings by selecting the pencil icon or dropdown.
Anyone with the link (if allowed by your organization)
People in your organization
Specific people
View only or Can edit
Enter the recipient(s)
Type the email address(es) of the people you want to share with.
Enter a message (optional)
Click “Send”
OR
Choose Copy Link → paste it into Teams, email, chat, etc.
Recipients get a link in their email.
Method 2: Share a OneDrive File from File Explorer (Windows)
Open File Explorer
Click OneDrive in the left pane.
Navigate to the document you want to share.
Right‑click the file.
Select Share (with the blue cloud icon).
A OneDrive share window appears.
Set permissions (view/edit).
Enter email addresses or click Copy Link.
Click Send or share your copied link.