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Use the Specific people setting to share your documents outside your organization and keep them secure.

  1. Select Share.

  2. Select Link settings.

  3. Choose Specific people.

  4. Decide if you want to Allow editing.

  5. Select Apply.

  6. Add names or email addresses for who you want to share with.

  7. Select Send.

The recipient will receive a link in their email that works only for them. When they select the link, they will need to verify their identity to access the file.

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