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How to request files in OneDrive

Posted on April 8, 2021 | OneDrive

One cool feature that was added recently to the list of OneDrive capabilities is the option of requesting files from other users. It is a great characteristic when you desire to "pull" the files from your recipients and formally reminding them almost it in a controlled fashion. For instance, permit's say yous are looking for vendors to submit proposals or contracts to yous, or maybe you would like employees to send revisions to the requirements document. In these cases, y'all tin can "invite" them to submit the files to a designated link (folder) in your OneDrive for Business. So in this article, I would like to explain the characteristic and how to request files in OneDrive.

Where is the Request files feature available?

The characteristic is only bachelor in OneDrive, not SharePoint sites (certificate libraries). To learn more than about the OneDrive and its features, check out this mail service.

Who can you asking the files from?

Yous can asking files from anyone y'all wish. Users tin can exist internal to your organization (with the Office 365 credentials) or anyone outside of your organization (i.e., your mother-in-law).

What are the pre-requisites for Request files on OneDrive feature?

Anyone Link type must be enabled in the SharePoint/OneDrive Admin Center. It is enabled by default, so if the Request files characteristic is non available, brand sure to configure link types properly. Please reference this mail to learn more than.
User must have a binder created in their OneDrive (you can only request files into a binder)

How does the Request files in OneDrive feature work?

Bank check the box next to the folder where you desire the recipient to drop off the files, so click Request files.
On the next screen, specify what it is that you are requesting, and so striking Next.
On the next screen, you tin can either generate a link to send to the recipient or "ship an electronic mail request" from inside OneDrive.
You lot will and then go a confirmation message. What I specifically similar is the fact that it volition also transport me an email when someone uploads the file(s)!

What is the experience for the recipients?

The recipient (Mary, in my case) gets an email just like this one. So clicks on Upload Files.
On the next screen, the recipient clicks Select files to upload the files.
And then, the recipient uploads the files. Clicks Upload. In cases when you sent an invitation to someone outside of your organization, the recipient will also demand to type in their outset and terminal proper name (just to confirm who the files are coming from).
And then receives a confirmation.
In a few minutes, the requestor gets an email like this
And this is what it looks similar in my OneDrive when the files are uploaded.