External File Sharing - How to Request Files from an External Customer.

With the file request feature in OneDrive, you can choose a folder where others can upload files using a link that you send them. People you request files from can only upload files; they can't see the content of the folder, edit, delete, or download files, or even see who else has uploaded files.


  • Open a web browser and go to office.com. if necessary, log in with your Florida Poly username and password.
  • Click OneDrive.

  • Click the folder where you want the files to be uploaded, then click Request files.


  • Under What files are you requesting enter the file name. 

Selection of files UI

  • Click Next.

  • Enter the email address of the recipient(s). 

Send file request UI

  • Click Done.