Summary
This article explains how to enable folder/file sharing files using anonymous links regardless of whether or not a user has a Microsoft 365 account, or SharePoint account.
How-To
Task: To enable folder and file sharing using anonymous links.
Note: To complete the procedure referenced in Step 3, the Anyone with the link option must be activated. Refer to the table below to determine if the option is activated/deactivate in your environment. If it is deactivated (greyed out), proceed to Step 2. If it is activated, then proceed to Step 3.
Note: SharePoint sites are accessible to everyone within USNH if invited by site owner. This procedure is for sharing links anonymously. If you are looking for sharing files and folders with external collaborators requiring a username and password instructions are on this Article - SharePoint: Guest Sharing -... (usnh.edu).
Instructions
Step 1 - Confirm Anyone is greyed out via manage access or copy link from SharePoint/Teams folders:
Step 2 - Create a service request to have the Anyone with a link option activated.
Step 3 - Provide a link to your external collaborators using Share OneDrive files and folders - Microsoft Support.
Outcome
All those that receive the link to your shared files/folders have access.
Further Readings
Microsoft - Procedures for sharing OneDrive or SharePoint files/folders
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