How to Change or Remove Permissions for a OneDrive Folder or File

Issue/Question

How do I change permissions for a OneDrive folder or file after sharing it?

Environment

  • Microsoft OneDrive

Additional Details

Since there are three ways to share a OneDrive file or folder, we will cover how to remove or change permissions for each option.

Resolution

  • Navigate to OneDrive
  • Log in using your Macomb network credentials (your full email address).
  • Click on Shared in the right-side pane.

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Method 1: Stop sharing with all recipients

  • Click on the header at the top of the Shared section labeled By you to switch to files and folders that you have shared with others.

  • Right-click or click the ellipsis (three dots) on the file or folder you wish to modify access for.
  • Choose the Manage access option.

  • Click the Stop sharing button located at the top right corner of the window within the Manage Access settings for the file or folder.

Method 2: Remove or change access for Macomb Community College employees

  • In the same location as Method 1, select the person's name to adjust their access settings.
  • Click on the Direct Access drop-down menu and adjust their permissions as needed.
  • After you have adjusted their access, click the Apply button to save the changes.

Method 3: Remove access for files or folders shared externally or through a link

  • In the same location as Method 2, navigate to the Links section, then click on the ellipses (three dots) next to the link you wish to delete. 

  • Click the X next to the link.

  • Read the warning message and click the Delete Link button if you agree.

 Note: Removing the link will revoke access for anyone who has it.

 

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