MC316434 – Instead of automatically copying the link with default permissions, Microsoft wants to give customers the ability to change their link type and permissions prior to generating a sharing link and pasting it into the app of their choice.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID: 88866.
When this will happen:
Targeted release (entire org): Microsoft will begin rolling this out in mid-January and expect to complete rollout by end of January.
Standard release: Microsoft will begin rolling this out in early February and expect to complete rollout by mid-February.
How this will affect your organization:
Users who use the Copy Link command in OneDrive/SharePoint Web will be affected by this change.
The new flow is the following:
What you need to do to prepare:
You might want to notify your users about this new capability and update your training and documentation as appropriate.