Microsoft has a useful link-sharing feature that allows you to specify access permissions before sharing a file. The Update Permissions functionality is intended to protect files shared online and enhance the overall capabilities of OneDrive.

How to change access permissions in OneDrive

If you’re not already familiar with OneDrive, you can read a guide to Microsoft’s cloud storage service.

You can use this new feature to more quickly update permissions for shared links through OneDrive’s command bar. This allows you to change your link type and permissions before using the link for file sharing.

A Deeper Level of Control with Link Permissions in OneDrive

While seemingly minor changes, the new set-up beats having to delve deeper into settings to control your files. Previously, the link was automatically copied with default permissions.

The ability to quickly control who can see and edit your files before sharing is something Google Drive has already included for a while. This is an essential feature of Google Drive security and digital security more broadly.

Why change permissions and link types?

Changing access permissions is one of the best ways to support the integrity of your files. It can also prevent them from being viewed by unintended recipients.

By changing the access permissions of anyone with the link to only specific people, you will prevent an unintended viewer from being able to send one of your links and read the associated file.

Adding power and security to OneDrive

Update to OneDrive makes file sharing more secure in Microsoft 365. It also makes OneDrive a more powerful cloud storage and file sharing service.