How to View and Stop Sharing OneDrive Files

Do you use OneDrive app to keep your files in the cloud? It is a great way to sync your work across all your devices. The app comes built into Windows 11 and lets you open files directly in File Explorer, even without an internet connection.

You can use OneDrive to share your files and folders with anyone with friends or coworkers. But have you ever wondered who still has access to your private documents? It is easy to lose track of what you have shared over time.

Why do this? You should check your shared files to keep your private data safe and make sure only the right people can see your work.

What happens when done? Once you follow these steps, those people will no longer be able to open or edit your files.

How to See Your Shared Files

You can see everything you have shared by using the web version of OneDrive.

1. Go to your Microsoft OneDrive portal online and sign in.
2. Click the Shared link in the menu on the left side of your screen.

3. Click the Shared by you link at the top of the page. This shows only the files you have given others permission to see.

How to Stop Sharing Files

If you find a file you no longer want to share, you can cut off access in just a few clicks. You do not need admin privileges for these web-based steps.

1. Navigate to your Microsoft OneDrive portal and select Shared, then Shared by you.
2. Find the file or folder you want to stop sharing.
3. Select the item and click Manage Access in the top menu, or click the three dots and choose Manage access.

4. In the window that pops up, click the People link. Click the Pencil icon to see who has access.

5. Click Direct Access to see the list of people. Select Remove direct access for anyone you want to block.

6. Click Remove to confirm your choice.

7. Finally, click the Links tab in that same window and click the Delete button to kill the sharing link entirely.

Summary

Keeping your data private is important. By checking your “Shared by you” list in the OneDrive portal, you can see exactly what you have made public. If you no longer need to share a file, use the “Manage Access” menu to remove specific people or delete the sharing link to revoke access completely.