This guide demonstrates how to create a shared to the University of Toronto editable folder. This is useful for when you'd like to share a folder to colleagues and have them upload and modify the contents of that folder. These settings enable anyone with a UofT O365 account to access the folder, so be careful with how you select to use it.
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1. Go to OneDrive
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Login to your O365 account using your UTORid and Password. Please note that there are multiple ways to create a shared OneDrive folder; this is just one method.
- Use the Menu to open your O365 apps.
- Navigate to OneDrive.
Can't see OneDrive? Select Office 365 in the top right (or All apps) to see more!
2. Select "+New" button > Folder
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- Confirm that you are in OneDrive.
- Select "My Files"
- Select on "New" blue button.
- Select on "Folder."
3. Enter your Folder Name
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- Name your folder.
- Select Create button.
4. Change the Sharing Permissions on your Folder
- The default sharing permission is Private. To create a folder that others can edit, you must change the permission to shared.
4.1. Open the folder settings using the settings menu
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- Select on the settings menu to expand it.
- Select Share option.
4.2. Change to "People in University of Toronto" and "Allow Editing"
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- Select Gear icon
- Select People in University of Toronto with the link
- Select Can edit under More settings
- Select Apply
4.3. Select "Copy Link" to generate the link to the folder
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- Select Copy Link
5. Paste the link to the destination (or save for later)
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The folder is now created and you can return to it in your OneDrive as needed.