Can we allow users to rename files but prevent them from deleting those files inside SharePoint online

Question

We created a custom permission level which mimic the built-in Contribute permission level but without the ability to delete items and versions, but unchecking those 2 checkboxes:-

our intention was to prevent users from moving folders and deleting folders, but currently users can not rename files.. so what are the approaches we have to allow users to rename files but not to delete them?

second point, is developing a remote event receiver the only way to achieve this?

Thanks

Answer 1

I understand that is by design, but we need it! What solutions could be provided?

Answer 2

Hi john john,

I tested it locally and be able to reproduce the same issue. Per our research, this is by design.

If you uncheck the delete item permission, the rename option will also be removed from the [...] menu.

If modify the file name through the properties option, a prompt for insufficient permissions is also displayed.

For the second point, please provide more details about remote event receiver. This way we can do more in-depth troubleshooting.

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Answer 3

Agreed with Sandra, this is fairly restrictive. I think it would make sense to split rename and delete into separate permissions.