Microsoft OneDrive: Setting a Custom Expiration Date For Shared Links in OneDrive

How Adjust the Default Expiration Date of Shared Links in OneDrive

1. Open up the file or folder that you would like to share (remember: you must be the owner of the file or folder). Click on Share. 

OneDrive Recordings folder displaying interview video files with names and modified dates.

2. Add the contact information for the intended recipients of this shared link and then click on the Gear icon next to the text that reads, "Copy link."

OneDrive sharing dialog showing selected recipient, message field, copy link option, and send button.

3. On the Links Settings page that appears, set the desired expiration date at the bottom page. Click Apply to complete this process.

Link settings panel showing sharing scope options, viewing permission, expiration date, and apply button.

Link settings showing specific sharing restrictions, viewing access, and expiration date selection.

 

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