Request Files with Microsoft OneDrive

Information

With the OneDrive File Request Feature, you can receive files from anyone, directly in to the folder you choose in Microsoft OneDrive.

With File Requests:

• Anyone can send you a file - they do not need to have OneDrive.
• All the files sent to you are saved in a single folder that you choose.
• The people that you request files from cannot see what is in the folder and they cannot see who else may have responded to the request to upload files.
• People you share the link can only upload files to it.
• You will receive a notification email whenever someone uploads files to your file request folder.

Steps to Request Files

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

1. Sign in to login.bowdoin.edu
2. Select the Microsoft Office 365 Office Portal
3. Select OneDrive
4. Select or create a folder
5. Click the Request Files from the menu the appear after you have a selected the folder.
6. Under "What files are you requesting", enter a descriptive name for the files you are requesting from others. They will see this description when they get the file request.
7. Click Next.
8. You can click 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.
9. Click Done.
   
   You will receive a notification email whenever someone uploads files to your file request folder.