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External Sharing to Non-Microsoft accounts
Is it possible to share files to people without having them create a Microsoft account yet?
I'm sure I read a blog post saying there was to be an update to external sharing where people would receive a token number to enter, rather than having to create a MS account.
Thanks
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Thanks for your replies - we have tested it and it works fine.
However I'm not sure how long the files/ folders I shared are accessible for. In our Sharing settings in the admin centre, there is no expiry limit set. Does this mean the links will never expire? This may be the most convenient but might not be within out policies.
Thanks
- StephenRice
Microsoft
Hi Michael,
Unless you share via a link that works for anyone (anonymous), the sharing links do not expire today. We've definitely heard the request to expire external sharing more broadly and it's something we're looking at. Thanks!
Stephen Rice
OneDrive Program Manager II
- StephenRice
Deleted is correct. OneDrive & SharePoint now offer a capability that allows you to share files and folders with external recipients and we will not require them to create a Microsoft account. If you have any questions that aren't answered in that article, let me know!
Stephen Rice
OneDrive Program Manager II
StephenRice regarding can share document in sharepoint to other external without account 365. can you show me how the work flow.
i still facing the issue if i shared the MS team recorded video with external mails like Gmail or other domain it wont open with MS accounts
will be appreciate your advice on this
Could you confirm how to share a sharepoint with external email addresses without them having to create a microsoft account? I'm trying to set up a transition sharepoint for our new students and parents to access - as we can't do a physical transition in Covid-19 times!
I've tested this to my personal email and the link says I need to create a Microsoft account?
Appreciate the help!
- StephenRice
Hi Simon_Goodall,
If you are sharing the entire site, today, the recipients will need to have Microsoft accounts to be able to access. If you enable the new Azure B2B Integration though, it will change the recipient experience to use the new Azure One-Time Passcode flow where a Microsoft is not required. The feature is in preview right now but is expected to go to general release later this year. Hope that helps!
Stephen Rice
Senior Program Manager, OneDrive
- External sharing have some known issue and its working as expected. As i know MS product engineering group is still working on it.
But be aware that secure links (i.e. those requiring a verification code) work only with external users not already present in AAD.
- Hi Salvatore Biscari,
May I ask why that is? Just needing to collect some information. I'm trying to share a file within my organization but I want them to download the file without them having to sign in to their onedrive or sharepoint account?
Kind regards,
Andrew Maybir
Yes you can share it with any account without adding them as guest user. here's the blogpost
