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Can we allow external users to download PDFs but prevent them from downloading Videos?
I am working on a new SharePoint online project, and we have this requirement:-
External guests cannot download videos but they can download checklists like pdfs
So is this possible?
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- The above requirement can be managed by creating a site
++ Then two document libraries Lib A (for Videos) and Lib B (for Docs or PDFs)
++ Then grant Restricted View on Lib A (for Videos) for external users > This will allow them to view the video but not download. You can also create a custom permission level (Check the "View Items" and "Open Items" permissions. Uncheck all other permissions in the "List Permissions" section > save it with a name and use it)
++ On Lib B grant Read/Contribute/Edit to external users.
If this helps, please mark this as Answer.Eilaf-Barmare I tested your solution, now when i shared the Videos Library with an external user with Restricted Read permission, the user will get this error
"Sorry, you don't have access."
john john You can also create a custom permission level, name it "view without download" and save it. While sharing the files or library, share it from advanced permissions settings page (classic permission page) and select the custom permission level "view without download". Try this, it should fix your problem.
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