How To Share Links To Files On SharePoint From USD.EDU

Issue/Question

When the PDF link is copied & pasted to an Incognito browser page, the user (a prospective student/parent) still has to log into one’s USD account – which one wouldn’t have – to access our four-year program guide. 

Environment

  • USD.EDU
  • SharePoint
  • Chrome

Cause

Permission to files on SharePoint are based on the Share settings of the file.  More information can be found here.

Resolution

  1. Browse to website page with the link to file 
  2. Right Click Link to file
  3. Select Copy Link Address
  4. Paste link in email