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Issue with Sub Folder Permission Inheritance Not Breaking Properly
- Aug 11, 2025
When using the Share button on a folder in SharePoint Online, the permissions granted will automatically propagate to all files and subfolders within that folder.
To prevent this behavior:
Go to Manage Access for the folder. Click on Advanced Settings.
While granting permissions, make sure to uncheck the option:
"Share everything in this folder, even items with unique permissions."
This ensures that items with unique permissions inside the folder remain unaffected by the new sharing action.-------------------------------------------------
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When using the Share button on a folder in SharePoint Online, the permissions granted will automatically propagate to all files and subfolders within that folder.
To prevent this behavior:
Go to Manage Access for the folder. Click on Advanced Settings.
While granting permissions, make sure to uncheck the option:
"Share everything in this folder, even items with unique permissions."
This ensures that items with unique permissions inside the folder remain unaffected by the new sharing action.
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If you found this helpful, kindly consider marking it as the accepted answer.