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OneDrive sharing
Hello, I am pretty new to the OneDrive - SharePoint part of MS. I handle extremely sensitive files, and for that reason I chose MS over other file sharing providers. When I send links via the "shar...
You have two kinds of action possible to resolve this :
Option 1: Use an Exchange Online mailbox (Even on a custom domain)
If your Microsoft 365 license includes Exchange Online, even with a custom domain:
- Microsoft can send sharing emails reliably.
- You'll receive upload notifications when someone submits files.
- File sharing is integrated and auditable.
Option 2: Use OneDrive and SharePoint, but manage sharing manually
If you’re sticking with Gmail, here's what to do:
- When you share a file, click “Copy Link” instead of relying on the "Send" button.
- Manually email the link to the recipient using your Gmail.
- For file requests, do the same — generate the request link, then send it through your own email system.