Create a File Request

With the file request feature in OneDrive or Sharepoint, you can choose a folder where others can upload files using a link that you send them. People you request files from can only upload files; they can't see the content of the folder, edit, delete, or download files, or even see who else has uploaded files.

With a file request:

• Anyone with the file request link can send you a file; they don't need to have OneDrive.

• All the files sent to you are saved in a single folder that you choose.

• Every file will have a prefix to help you identify who uploaded it.

• If two files with the same name are uploaded, OneDrive will automatically add a number to the name of the second file.

• People who respond to your request can only upload files. They can’t view or edit the contents of your OneDrive.

Requesting Files

Here's how to request files:

• In your OneDrive, select the folder where you want the files to be uploaded, and then select Request files.

• Under What files are you requesting, enter a descriptive name for the files you are requesting from others. You'll see this description when they get the file request.

• Select Next.

• You can select Copy link to copy the request link and send it to anyone you would like to request files from, or you can enter the email address or addresses of the people you want to request files from. You can also type a message that will be included in the email that OneDrive sends to them.

• Select Done.

You’ll receive a notification email whenever someone uploads files to your file request folder.

If you want to edit the descriptive name of the file request, select the folder and select Request files again, then change the name. The people you sent the request to will see the new name when they upload files.

Stop Requesting Files

You can stop requesting files by deleting the file request link once you are done receiving files from others. Once you’ve deleted the link, people with the link won’t be able to upload files to that folder anymore.

• In OneDrive, select the file request folder.

• Select the ellipsis (…).

• Select Manage Access.

• Select the ellipsis (…) beside the request link in the Links Giving Access section.

  

• Select Manage Access.

• Select x next to the link.

• Select Delete link.

• The link deletion can't be undone. If you need to start collecting files in this folder again, create a new file request on the folder and send your recipients a new link or email invitation