Sharing External Files and Folders from Sharepoint
This is the correct procedure for setting up external sharing of files and folders in Sharepoint.
1. Navigate to the folder or file you wish to share. When sharing folders everything within the folder will be shared.
2. Setup the sharing link:
You can choose to allow them to edit or just view. Click on the elipsis next to the copy button.
Use the "People you choose" setting and adjust permission to read or edit. Click "Apply"
Enter the email of the external party and a message. Click "send"
What your external user will see. They will receive the following email from you:
When they click "open" they will see a request for a verification code:
Once sent, they will receive the code in their inbox
Entering the Verification code will take them to the shared folder.