How to use sharepoint to share files

Share with specific people

1. On your SharePoint site, go to the library where you want to share files.
2. Pick the file or folder you want to share by selecting its circle icon. ...
3. Select Share. ...
4. Under Send Link, select Anyone with the link can edit to open the link settings.

1. Is SharePoint good for file sharing?
2. Can I use SharePoint to share files with external users?
3. Can SharePoint be used as a file server?

Is SharePoint good for file sharing?

SharePoint is always there, helping manage and protect your files, and powering content collaboration across Microsoft 365. And beyond files, SharePoint enables portals, news, pages, lists, and a platform for business apps. With both OneDrive and SharePoint in Microsoft 365, your files are stored in the cloud.

Can I use SharePoint to share files with external users?

Sharing OneDrive files, SharePoint files, or Lists with external users (guests) allows you to securely collaborate with people outside your organization such as your business partners, vendors, clients, or customers — with or without a Microsoft account.

Can SharePoint be used as a file server?

SharePoint Is Effectively a File Server with a Web Interface

Whether you run a SharePoint instance locally (only recommended in specific use cases) or in the cloud, SharePoint is effectively a file server.