how to share a onedrive folder where all parties have full add, delete, and edit capabilities

Question

I want to fully share a onedrive "receipts" folder with my wife where we can both see all the receipts that both of us routinely contribute to the folder. The folder needs to update as fast as possible each time a pdf or other file is added, edited or deleted. I created the folder and shared it to my wife, giving her full edit capabilities. She can open any files (mainly pdf files) in the folder, however, we find it impossible for her to add files to the folder. We are both running windows 11 and have 365 subscriptions, and she has her own onedrive app on the laptop.

Answer 1

Hi,

Please refer to this support article and check if your steps are correct:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/share-onedrive-files-and-folders-9fcc2f7d-de0c-4cec-93b0-a82024800c07

If yes, please check OneDrive Sync Status, ensure that both of your OneDrive apps are fully synced. Sometimes, sync issues can prevent changes from being reflected immediately. Then right-click the OneDrive icon in the system tray and select "Settings." Under the "Account" tab, make sure the folder is listed and syncing correctly.

You can also verify folder permissions, double-check the sharing permissions. Go to the OneDrive web interface, right-click the "receipts" folder, and select "Manage access." Ensure your wife has "Can edit" permissions.

As a last resort, you can try unsharing and then resharing the folder. Sometimes, re-establishing the sharing link can resolve issues.

Just checking in to see if the information was helpful. Please let us know if you would like further assistance.

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