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StephenRice
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Aug 28, 2017

Change to ODB/SPO sharing dialog specific people option

Hi all,   Based on feedback, we're making a small update to how the new sharing dialog works with the "Specific People" option.   You may recall that we previously had two people pickers in t...
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Andrew Silcock
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Aug 28, 2017
Thanks very much for looking into this and letting us know Stephen.

I will have a test this morning and let you know. Initial testing looks good though.

One thing we're wondering, is it going to be possible in the future to change the default option so that when clicking on Share and Copy, it defaults to "People with existing access" - Only people who already have access can use this link? We're currently able to change it to default to all other options but this one. Presumably, because this option isn't available in OneDrive, it makes it harder to implement?
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    Bruce Weatherford
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    Aug 29, 2017
    You can change the default at the tenant from OneDrive Admin > Sharing > Default Sharing Links and select 'Direct'. I am not aware of a way change the default at the user level.
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    StephenRice
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    Aug 29, 2017

    Hi Andrew Silcock,

     

    With this update, you should actually see "People with existing access" in OneDrive as well :) We don't currently have any plans to add it as an option for "default" but it's something I'm watching for feedback on. 

     

    Thanks!

     

    Stephen Rice

    OneDrive Program Manager II

    • Meryem Burduroglu's avatar
      Meryem Burduroglu
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      Nov 01, 2017

      Will you be separating ODB and SPO sharing? If so when? 

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        StephenRice
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        Nov 01, 2017

        Hi Meryem Burduroglu,

         

        We definitely have heard feedback that many customers have different scenarios between ODB and SPO when it comes to sharing and need a little more freedom/separation in order to effectively manage their organization. We don't have anything specific to share about that though, other than that we're definitely aware of the request. Thanks,

         

        Stephen Rice

        OneDrive Program Manager II

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