How to Stop Sharing OneDrive Files and Folders in Windows 11 OneDrive makes collaboration easy, but unmanaged sharing can lead to data exposure and compliance risks. Whether you’re an IT admin or an everyday user, knowing how to stop sharing OneDrive files and folders helps you control who has access. In this video, we’ll show you two simple and effective methods for safely revoking sharing access. Before we begin, be sure to subscribe to NinjaOne's IT Video Hub and our YouTube channel for more tech content like this. Managing OneDrive File Sharing Users can choose between two primary methods: File Explorer and the OneDrive web interface to manage their file-sharing settings. Stop File Sharing via File Explorer The File Explorer method lets users manage OneDrive permissions directly from their Windows 11 desktop. Open File Explorer and then go to the OneDrive folder in the sidebar or directory. Next, identify the files or folders you want to revoke sharing for. Right-click your chosen items, hover over OneDrive, and select Manage access. In the Manage access panel, you can choose to: Disable a shared link by clicking the X next to the link Stop sharing with individuals by selecting the dropdown next to their name and choosing Stop sharing. Once done, close the Manage access panel. Your changes should be applied immediately. Stop File Sharing via OneDrive Web Interface Managing sharing through the OneDrive web interface provides a cloud-based view of all shared files and folders, giving users greater visibility and control over access permissions. To start, sign in to OneDrive using a browser. Go to My Files and select the file or folder you want to manage. Click the Information icon in the toolbar to open the Details pane. Under Has access, you can choose to: Disable a link by clicking the X beside it. Revoke individual access by selecting Stop sharing next to their name Changes made using this method also take effect immediately. For more information, check out our official blog post on How to Stop Sharing OneDrive Files and Folders in Windows 11 linked in the description below.