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Is it possible to un-check the "allow editing" in OneDrive by default?
Hi all,
In OD Admin, we have a single control which is supposed to disable edit links for "anyone" links only. If that is also your default link type, then it may have the impact you're describing (not checking the box for other kinds of links as well).
To get the behavior you want, you'll need to go to SharePoint admin where we have a "default link permission" setting which does exactly what you're describing (default to view links but users can still select edit).
Hope that helps!
Stephen Rice
OneDrive Program Manager II
I did the same in the admin center and got the same result. A lot of people in my organization share to people outside and forget to un-check the allow editing. I was wondering if I can un-check it by default but still keep it available for people to check.
MicrosoftHi all,
In OD Admin, we have a single control which is supposed to disable edit links for "anyone" links only. If that is also your default link type, then it may have the impact you're describing (not checking the box for other kinds of links as well).
To get the behavior you want, you'll need to go to SharePoint admin where we have a "default link permission" setting which does exactly what you're describing (default to view links but users can still select edit).
Hope that helps!
Stephen Rice
OneDrive Program Manager II
When make the default behavior on a share "View" instead of "Edit", the behavior is changed when sharing from the web browser and Windows 10 file explorer; however, Allow Edit is still on by default from the OneDrive iOS client application. Is this expected? Does anyone know how/if this can be also set on connected iOS OneDrive so it respects the same setting that the other items do.
- StephenRice
Hey Nicholas Balestrino,
This is expected for the moment, yes. That being said, there are some awesome updates coming to the OneDrive iOS & Android apps to improve this scenario very soon. Make sure you've got the latest version of the app & stay tuned to the OneDrive Tech Community blogs for more details ;)
Stephen Rice
OneDrive Program Manager II
I have a DropBox account and want to switch to OneDrive right away (being able to bundle the full Office suite with 1tb storage for $20 LESS than dropbox is amazing), but I primarily send links to files using my iOS device, and I know that I will forget to tap "View Only" before sending links sometimes. I am not a Business customer as well. Is there any workaround for this as of August 27th 2018? Like I say if I can change the default behaviour of copied links (on PC, Mac, and iOS) to View Only I will purchase OneDrive right away.
Thanks,
Michael
Great tip, StephenRice !
Hi Stephen,
That did it! Thank you so much! I would've never thought to look in SharePoint Admin.
Thank you again!
Mike
