How to Prohibit SharePoint Users From Sharing Site and Files

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I want to prohibit SharePoint users (members & visitors) from sharing the site as well as sharing individual files. So I tweaked the SharePoint site settings as follows: Settings > Site Permissions > Access Requests Settings

I unchecked the box for: "SharePoint access request settings allow members to share the site and individual files" which also automatically on checks the box below it.

After successfully performing this task, I was surprised to know that users in the members permissions group can still share the site and individual files. What action must I take as a site owner to prohibit sharing this site as well as individual files?

kevincrossman · Answer

Deleted They shouldn't be able to share. 
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You've verified they're not in the owners group, right?

deleted · Answer

Definitely not in the owners group yet can still share site, files, copy file link functionality, etc.

kevincrossman · Answer

Deleted Hmmm. Consider raising a support ticket with Microsoft about this.

jcgonzalezmartin · Answer

No, they will be able to share always but only with users that are already accessing to the site what's fine: https://www.petri.com/disabling-document-sharing-users-no-access-spo-site

deleted · Answer

jcgonzalezmartin&nbsp;- Even if I un-check the "Allow members to share the site and individual files and folders" at the site collection level? That is counter-intuitive to label on the checkbox.&nbsp;

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How to Prohibit SharePoint Users From Sharing Site and Files

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