Set an Expiration Date for Files Shared on OneDrive

When sharing an item (file or folder) with others with OneDrive, you have the option to set an expiration date on the link to the shared item. After the expiration date, those with the link with will no longer have access.

Finding the desired item - Windows

1. Log in to your computer. From your desktop, open File Explorer by clicking the icon, using the keyboard shortcut (Windows Key + E), or searching for it in the Start menu.

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2. Navigate to the item that you want to stop sharing.

3. Right click on the item and look at the OneDrive options. Click on Share.

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4. Continue below under the macOS instructions.

Finding the desired item - macOS

1. Log in to your computer. From your desktop, open Finder by clicking on the icon or by pressing Command + Spacebar on your keyboard and searching for Finder.

2. Navigate to the item that you want to stop sharing.

3. Right click, or two-finger click, on the item and look at the OneDrive options. Click on Share.

4. Continue below

Setting an expiration date for the Share

1. In the popup window, click on People you specify can edit

2. Choose Anyone.

3. Click on the date field to set the date of expiration.

    

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