How to Stop Sharing Files on OneDrive

OneDrive is a great way to store and share files with coworkers, friends, and family. However, there may be times when you want to stop sharing files with certain people. In this article, we will show you how to stop sharing files on OneDrive.

If you are using Windows 7, 8, 10, 11, or Mac or Android phone, you can access all the contents you store to OneDrive with ease. You can use OneDrive to share folders, files, Microsoft Office documents, and images with others.

If you are the Admin of the data or have editing rights, you can revoke authorization from others to access the material or stop sharing it altogether.

With the help of this guide, you’ll be able to stop sharing your OneDrive data and folders with external websites and users.

How to Stop Sharing Files on OneDrive

This article will teach you how to locate shared OneDrive files or folders and how to modify sharing settings for files you have already shared with others.

OneDrive is the ideal platform for sharing documents and working together with coworkers. The next query is: where do I view those shared files when someone has shared something with me?

A sharing link cannot be found by searching emails. Fortunately, OneDrive presents all the files that have been shared with you and by you uniquely. Furthermore, you can continue reading the article for more information.

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How to View Shared folders and files in OneDrive

A file or folder is immediately added to the “Shared list” when shared with you. Personal and professional accounts require slightly different procedures for checking them.

Method 1: View All shared files and folders in OneDrive home or personal 

Step 1: First of all, you need to Open your Onedrive software or sign in to your Microsoft Onedrive account.

Step 2: Once you’ve logged into your account, select Shared in the navigation window on the left to view every shared file and folder.

• Your shared information is listed under “Shared by me.”
• Under “Shared with you,” the information that was given to you is listed.

Shared with you – to access shared files with you by others.

Shared by you – to view content that you have shared with others.

Method 2: View with whom you have shared a specific File or Folder

Step 1: First, Open your Onedrive software or sign in to your Microsoft Onedrive account.

Step 2: Find the file or folder that you want to stop sharing with others and modify the editing permission.

Step 3: Once you’ve located it, choose it, and then check your screen’s upper right corner. Look for the small “Information” symbol and click it as soon as you have chosen your folder or file.

You will see a small menu on the right side of the screen when you click the “Info” symbol. Your file will initially appear as a sort of preview, and just below, there will be a page headed “Has Access.”

You can check here to determine who has access to the particular file or folder you are interested in.

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Part 2: How to stop sharing OneDrive files or change permissions 

Let’s now have a look at how you can modify the permissions you’ve granted to others or cease sharing a file or folder. It should be no surprise that it operates differently in personal and business accounts.

Stop Sharing Files on OneDrive for Personal Accounts 

Step 1: Choose the folder or file you want to stop sharing.

Step 2:  Click the Info icon in the upper-right corner after choosing the file. A Details pane will appear on your screen.

Step 3: Select the Manage access option in the Details box on the right.

Step 4: You can choose from the following actions on the Manage Access pane:

• The cross (x) icon next to the share link. You can use it to remove the shared link.
• Select the user you want to stop sharing with by clicking the downward pointing arrow next to their name. Additionally, you can modify that user’s rights from here.

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Stop Sharing Files on OneDrive for Business or School 

Step 1: Choose the folder or file you want to stop sharing.

Step 2: Click the Info icon in the upper-right corner after choosing the file. A Details pane will appear on your screen.

Step 3: Select the Manage access option in the Details box on the top menu.

Step 4: The Manage Access pane may provide several options based on how the content is shared:

• Click Stop sharing if you want to stop sharing the item entirely.
• Select the More settings icon next to a sharing link to remove it. After that, erase the link by clicking the “X” next to it. Alternatively, you may merely modify the link’s password and expiration date.
• Expand the number of users under the link to stop sharing with individual users, and then click the “X” to remove a user from the list. Click the arrow icon next to the link, then select ‘Can edit’ and ‘Can view’ under Link Options to adjust the access.
• By clicking the down arrow beside the user’s name and selecting your preferred choice, you can cease sharing or modify the permissions of persons who have direct access.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Conclusion 

Here is all you need to know on how you can stop sharing files with other users on OneDrive. The methods involved are simply what you would share the link. Likewise, you can make changes to the settings of those files and stop them from being shared across different people.

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