File Request

Overview

The File Request feature allows you to give other people upload-only access to one of your folders. When you set it up, a publicly-accessible link is generated, which you share with other people. They then use the link to upload content to your folder, without the ability to view what is in the folder already.

  1. Log in to the OneDrive website with your Tufts credentials.
  2. Select My files in the lefthand menu.
  3. Navigate to the folder you want other people to upload content to.
  4. Click Options > Request files.Request Files option
  5. Provide a brief description of the file request. Other people will see this when they are uploading content. Then click Next.adding request instructions
  6. A window will appear with a publicly-accessible link. You can copy this link and share it with people so that they can use it to upload content. You can also send the link to specific people via email.options for sending file request access info
  7. Click Done to finish setting up the File Request.
  1. Log in to the OneDrive website with your Tufts credentials.
  2. Select My files in the lefthand menu.
  3. Navigate to the folder that has the File Request set up.
  4. Click Options > Manage access.manage access option
  5. Select the Links tab.managing file request link
  6. The link associated with the file request should be listed. From here, you can manage link options (set an expiration date) or delete the link to disable the File Request.

This section contains directions for end users on how to use the File Request link to upload content to a folder.

  1. Navigate to the File Request link provided to you.
  2. Click Select files.select files button
  3. Select file(s) to upload.
  4. Enter your first and last name.
  5. Click Upload.uploading files