Using the Manage Access feature in OneDrive or SharePoint


You can manage the sharing of your OneDrive or SharePoint files or folders in detail by selecting the option to Manage access for a file or folder. 

Managing Access

  1. Right click on the file or folder that you want to manage access to.
  2. From the pop-up menu select Manage Access. This will open the Manage Access pane.
  3. To Add, edit, or remove access:
    • Remove or Edit: Select the arrow icon next to individual names to change that person’s permission settings or to stop sharing privileges for them.
    • Add sharing: 
      • Select the plus + icon in the Direct Access section.
      • Enter the person's name or email address.
      • Choose Can Edit, or Can View.
      • Select the Grant access button
  4. Click the arrow icon next to individual names to change that person’s permission settings or stop sharing privileges for them.