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Tamras1972
Mar 01, 2024Iron Contributor
SharePoint Direct Access vs. Link Giving Access
Are there any differences between granting direct access vs. link giving access? Microsoft recently changed the sharing interface. A - the [Copy Link] option grants a link giving access B - the ...
KotiReddy
Mar 01, 2024Brass Contributor
Tamras1972 Copy link is just provide a link to you and you can share in chat or Email.
Send will auto trigger mail. Both functionjalities same with respect to sharing. both create sharing links.
- Tamras1972Mar 01, 2024Iron Contributor
KotiReddy
Thanks but Im confused because when I clicked [Copy Link], the person I specified is listed under and given link access:
Copy link
But when I clicked the [Invite] button, the person is granted direct access.
Invite
In the previous UI, we can specify if we want to grant a link access or direct access.https://sharepointmaven.com/direct-access-vs-sharing-link-in-sharepoint-online/