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TobiasAT
Iron Contributor
Dec 04, 2017

Use shorter links when sharing files and folders

Hello,

 

In the sharing option of the SPO admin center is a new option "Use shorter links when sharing files and folders". I don't know how I should explain the benefit to others?

 

 

Now if I share a document the new link format is 

https://[Tenant]-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/[UPN]/[ALongID]=[DurableID]

 

Compared to the old, normal sharing link https://[Tenant]-my.sharepoint.com/personal/[UPN]/Documents/[DocumentPath]=[DurableID]

 

I find no announcement or information. Maybe someone know more details?

 

Thanks

Tobias

 

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  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    Dec 04, 2017
    They announced it at ignite, just something to clean up the length of the URL's, there isn't a ton of info out about it, just something they kind of added in and mumbled about at ignite.
      • StephenRice's avatar
        StephenRice
        Icon for Microsoft rankMicrosoft
        Dec 12, 2017

        Hey all,

         

        A message center post and help article should be rolling out soon :) We provided an admin switch as we know that some customers may have third party integrations that won't yet support the new link format. The post will have more details. Thanks!

         

        Stephen Rice

        OneDrive Program Manager II

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