In order to share data on a macOS computer with specific persons with read or edit access, you can invite internal users or external partners to a shared item. These persons automatically will receive an E-Mail invitation.
How to invite internal users or external partners to a share:
Note: Before using this function on a macOS computer, you have to enable the Drive Finder extension.
Open a folder's or file's context menu in the local Drive folder.
Select .
A window opens. It contains functions for inviting persons to a share.
If you already shared the selected item, you can change the sharing parameters during the following steps.
Select the tab. Click the icon. Enter a name or an email address.
While entering the recipients, matching suggestions will be displayed. To accept a suggestion, click on it. The email address will be added to the list as internal user, group or guest. Preset permissions are granted.
You can enter an individual text for the invitation email.
If you already shared the selected item, you can change the permissions in the tab. Use one of the following methods:
In order to adjust a user role, click on the currently active role next to the name. Select an entry from the menu.
In order to remove a permission, click the respective icon next to the name.
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Parent topic: Windows or macOS Computers