check before: 2026-06-01
Product:
Microsoft 365 Apps, OneDrive, SharePoint
Platform:
Android, iOS, Mac, Online, US Instances, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
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We're now introducing the third generation of the Microsoft 365 sharing experience designed to make collaboration simpler, smarter, and more secure by default. At the heart of this update is the new hero link, a single, powerful link that controls access to your files. Whether you copy a link, share via email, or send the URL from your browser, you now have a seamless and consistent way to share and stay in control of your files.
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2025-05-09
updated:
2026-04-18
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Direct effects for Operations**
Access Control Issues
If the new sharing experience is implemented without proper training, users may inadvertently share sensitive files with unauthorized individuals, leading to data breaches.
- roles: IT Security Manager, End Users
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/microsoft-365-the-next-generation-of-file-folder-sharing/
User Confusion
The introduction of the new hero link may confuse users who are accustomed to the previous sharing methods, resulting in decreased productivity and frustration.
- roles: End Users, Team Leaders
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/microsoft-365-the-next-generation-of-file-folder-sharing/
Integration Issues
Without proper preparation, existing integrations with third-party applications may break or function improperly due to changes in the sharing mechanism, disrupting workflows.
- roles: IT Operations Manager, Application Developers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/microsoft-365-the-next-generation-of-file-folder-sharing/
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2026-04-18 | RM Release | April CY2026 | June CY2026 |
| 2025-09-10 | RM Release | December CY2025 | April CY2026 |
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