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Message ID: MC1078765
Coming soon: If desired, admins will be able to configure View and upload as a permission option for Anyone links to folders in Microsoft OneDrive. After this rollout, tenants will be able to restrict Anyone links for folders to view only while still enabling the Request files functionality.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 485801.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early June 2025 and expect to complete by late June 2025.
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out late June 2025 and expect to complete by early August 2025.
[How this will affect your organization:]
This feature offers admins more granular control over content access, ensures compliance with internal data policies, helps enable external sharing, and helps administrators maintain a higher level of data governance. This feature is off by default and will not impact existing settings. After this rollout, admins can enable the new View and upload option with Microsoft PowerShell: Set-SPOTenant (Microsoft.Online.SharePoint.PowerShell) | Microsoft Learn or in the Microsoft SharePoint admin center by going to Policies > Sharing:
Before this rollout: When an admin sets Anyone links for folders to View, edit, and upload in PowerShell or the SharePoint admin center, the user can set folders to Can edit or Can view and can use the Request files feature for the folder. To comply with internal data policies or to have greater information control, an admin may choose to restrict the Anyone links for folders to View. With this setting, users are limited to Can view folder links, but the Request files feature is not available.
After this rollout:
Admins can set Anyone links for folders to View and upload. With this setting, users can only set folders to Anyone can view links (Can view or Can’t download) and continue to access the Request files feature.
[What you need to do to prepare:]
This rollout will happen automatically by the specified dates with no admin action required before the rollout. Review your current configuration to assess the impact on your organization. You may want to notify your users about this change and update any relevant documentation.
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Source: Microsoft
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This upcoming update to Microsoft OneDrive introduces a new “View and upload” permission for Anyone links to folders, and it’s set to shake things up for both admins and users!
For admins, this enhancement means a significant boost in control over content access. By allowing the option to restrict Anyone links to “View and upload,” admins can better comply with internal data policies while still enabling external sharing. This could be a game-changer for those who juggle data governance and collaboration—think of it as upgrading from a bicycle to a sports car in terms of functionality! Plus, since this feature is off by default, it won’t disrupt existing settings, giving admins a smooth transition to the new capabilities.
On the user side, the impact is equally noteworthy. Users will be able to share folders with “View and upload” permissions, which means they can still utilize the “Request files” feature, making it easier to gather documents from others while ensuring that sensitive data remains protected. It’s like being given a key to the candy store, but with a strict “no eating” policy—sweet, but with boundaries!
Overall, the changes promise to enhance collaboration without compromising security, a win-win for everyone involved. As we gear up for this rollout in June 2025, it’s a great opportunity for organizations to review their current configurations and inform their users about the positive changes ahead.
What are your thoughts on these updates? Will they make your life easier or are there concerns you foresee? Let’s hear your opinions and experiences in the comments below! And for more insights, check out additional posts at mwpro.co.uk.