Tech Tip: Create a file request in OneDrive

By: Ryan Johnson

If you need to obtain files from various people, you can use OneDrive to create a file request that allows others to upload documents directly to a folder you specify. This gives people a quick way to transfer files to you without giving them view or edit permissions to your OneDrive folder.

Here’s how!

REQUESTING FILES

  1. Using OneDrive Online, select the folder where you want others to upload their files.
  2. Click Request files on the toolbar above.

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  1. Enter a descriptive name for the files you are requesting and click Next.

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There are two ways to send the request:

    1. Copy the link to send to others and paste it into an email.
    2. OR enter the names and/or email addresses of the recipients and write a message with your request and then click Done. This will send a notification with your request.

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Recipients will use this link or notification email to access the folder. You will receive a notification whenever someone uploads a file.

To Learn more about creating a file request including managing access, please visit the staff site training page.