How to Share a OneDrive file using Outlook Web App

In this KB article learn how to attach files in the Outlook Web App as well as change the default permissions.

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How to Share a OneDrive file using Outlook Web App

 

Instructions

1. Login to office 365 and open the Outlook Web App

2. Click the New Button and a new Email screen with open

3. Click either the Attach button at the top or the paper clip at the bottom.

4. After you hit the attach button choose Cloud locations

5. Browse to your file(s) and place a check mark in the ones that you want to share. Then Click Next

 

NOTE: You can click on folder locations to go back directories. The red up arrows are clickable so you can quickly go back to previous directories.

 

6. Once you click Next you will be prompted to Share as a OneDrive Link or Attach as a copy.

NOTE: Choose Share a OneDrive Link and if you don’t want to be prompted every time put a check in the box to Remember my choice for files from OneDrive.

 

7. You have now attached a file(s) to your email. If you would like to change the permissions you can do so by choosing the drop down arrow in the attachment.