Limiting external sharing abilities
In this recipe, you will configure the settings to limit external sharing abilities in SharePoint. This is important for enhancing data security by controlling how data is shared with external users and ensuring that sensitive information does not leave the organizational boundaries without proper authorization.
Getting ready
In order to follow the steps in this recipe, you must be either a Global or SharePoint Administrator.
How to do it…
- Access the SharePoint admin center by logging in to the Microsoft 365 admin center at https://admin.microsoft.com. On the left navigation menu, under Admin centers, find and select SharePoint.
- Select Policies | Sharing from the left navigation menu.
Figure 8.6 – External sharing settings location in the SharePoint admin center
- In the External sharing section, you can define the permitted scope of sharing throughout your organization. These...
