2 Ways to Password Protect OneDrive Links Before Sharing

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Method 1: Add Password Protection Using Microsoft 365

One of the most requested OneDrive features was finally added by Microsoft. You can now add a password to a OneDrive link before sharing it with others. The recipient will have to use the exact password before accessing the files in the OneDrive link.

You don’t have to worry about any third-party accessing OneDrive files without access. Follow the below steps to access it using OneDrive web.

Step 1:Go to yourOneDrivepage and thenlog inusing Microsoft credentials.

Step 2:Choose thefiles or a folderthat you want to share.

Step 3:Select the folder and then tap on theSharebutton at the upper left corner.

Step 4:In the share dialog box, select theSet passwordoption.

Step 5:Add a passwordto the link and then selectGet a linkoption.

Step 6:Copy the linkand then share it with others (you will need to share the password with receiving person so that he can access the files in the link).

Unfortunately, the functionality isonly available on OneDrive Weband not on any mobile apps or Windows 10 native app. Here is hoping Microsoft adds the option to mobile apps soon for better convenience.

Fix 2: Use Biometrics

This one is the most basic security feature everyone should be using. Microsoft supports every default biometric authentication onAndroid (Fingerprint), iOS (Face ID), and Windows 10 (Windows Hello).

Open theOneDrive app > Settings > Securityandturn on the relevant option. By default, you must set a 4-digit password just in case you are unable to use a biometric option.

2 Ways to Password Protect OneDrive Links Before Sharing

Method 1: Add Password Protection Using Microsoft 365

Fix 2: Use Biometrics

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