{"id":8639,"date":"2025-02-05T16:27:02","date_gmt":"2025-02-05T21:27:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trincoll.edu\/lits\/technology\/security\/best-practices\/file-request-in-sharepoint\/"},"modified":"2026-02-02T16:40:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T21:40:11","slug":"file-request-in-sharepoint","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.trincoll.edu\/lits\/technology\/security\/best-practices\/security-tips\/file-request-in-sharepoint\/","title":{"rendered":"Security Tip: File Request for OneDrive &amp; SharePoint"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ctl00_ctl00_cpContent_cpContent_divBody\" class=\"gutter-top break-word ckeShim clearfix\">\n<h3><strong>What is File Requests in OneDrive:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>File Requests in OneDrive is a feature that simplifies collecting files from multiple contributors. It allows you to create a request for specific documents, images, or any file type within OneDrive. By sharing a unique link, you invite individuals to upload files directly to a designated location in your OneDrive, streamlining the collection process and keeping all files organized in one place.<\/p>\n<p>With a file request:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Anyone with the file request link can send a file; they don&#8217;t need OneDrive or SharePoint.<\/li>\n<li>All the files sent to you are saved in your chosen folder.<\/li>\n<li>Every file\u00a0will have a prefix to help you identify who uploaded it.<\/li>\n<li>If two files with the same name are uploaded, OneDrive will automatically add a number to the second file&#8217;s name.<\/li>\n<li>People who respond to your request can only upload files. They can\u2019t view or edit the contents of your\u00a0OneDrive.<\/li>\n<li>Set an expiration date on your file request link where, after a date you specify, the link will be disabled.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The article below provides instructions on requesting files, stopping file requests, and uploading a requested file for SharePoint and OneDrive.<\/p>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Steps to Request Files Using OneDrive:<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:319,&quot;335559739&quot;:319}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Go to OneDrive<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Log in to OneDrive at portal.office.com.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Select Folder for File Requests<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Create or select a folder where you want the requested files to be uploaded.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Open File Request<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Right-click the folder and select <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Request Files<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Alternatively, in the folder view, select the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Share<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> button and then choose <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Request Files<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Set Request Details<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Enter a description of the files you are requesting (e.g., &#8220;Please upload your project report&#8221;).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Click <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Next<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Send Request Link<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A link will be generated. Copy this link or directly enter the email addresses of people you want to request files from.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Recipients will receive a link to upload files directly into your folder without having access to other files in the folder.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Monitor Uploaded Files<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: As recipients upload files, you will be notified and can access them directly from your folder.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office\/create-a-file-request-f54aa7f8-2589-4421-b351-d415fc3b83af\">File Request Instructions from Microsoft Support<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is File Requests in OneDrive: File Requests in OneDrive is a feature that simplifies collecting files from multiple contributors. 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