check before: 2025-04-17
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Entra, OneDrive, SharePoint
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Summary:
Starting April 17, 2025, Microsoft will remove the EEEU (Everyone Except External Users) sharing permission from the root site and default document library in OneDrive, completing by September 30, 2025. This change will prevent inadvertent data oversharing, and users should grant explicit permissions to specific files and folders. No admin action is required.
Details:
Updated April 17, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
EEEU, which stands for Everyone Except External Users, is a permission setting used in Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft OneDrive to manage access to content. This setting allows all internal users in an organization to access certain content while excluding external users. We discourage use of this setting due to concerns about inadvertent oversharing of user data.
[What is changing]
Starting April 17, 2025 (previously April 10) and ending by September 30, 2025, we will run logic to detect and remove the EEEU permission from the root site of each user's OneDrive and the default document library in OneDrive.
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2025-02-22
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2025-04-18
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summary for non-techies**
Starting April 17, 2025, Microsoft will remove the EEEU (Everyone Except External Users) permission from the main entrance and default storage area of OneDrive, requiring users to assign specific access to files and folders to enhance data security.
Direct effects for Operations**
Loss of Access to Content
Users and applications may lose access to content in OneDrive that was previously accessible due to EEEU permissions, leading to potential disruptions in workflows and collaboration.
- roles: End Users, Application Administrators
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/troubleshoot/access-management/grant-everyone-claim-to-external-users
Increased Administrative Overhead
OneDrive owners and admins will need to manually set explicit permissions for files and folders, increasing the workload and potential for errors if not properly managed.
- roles: OneDrive Owners, OneDrive Administrators
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/troubleshoot/access-management/grant-everyone-claim-to-external-users
User Confusion and Frustration
Users may be confused or frustrated by the sudden loss of access to shared content, leading to decreased productivity and potential support requests.
- roles: End Users, Support Staff
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/troubleshoot/access-management/grant-everyone-claim-to-external-users
Documentation Updates Required
Organizations will need to update their documentation and training materials to reflect the changes in sharing permissions, which can be time-consuming.
- roles: Documentation Managers, Training Coordinators
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/troubleshoot/access-management/grant-everyone-claim-to-external-users
Potential Data Oversharing Risks
If explicit permissions are not set correctly after the change, there may be risks of data oversharing or unauthorized access to sensitive information.
- roles: Data Protection Officers, Compliance Officers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/troubleshoot/access-management/grant-everyone-claim-to-external-users
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-04-18 | MC Messages | Updated March 10, 2025: We have updated the title. Thank you for your patience.
EEEU, which stands for Everyone Except External Users, is a permission setting used in Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft OneDrive to manage access to content. This setting allows all internal users in an organization to access certain content while excluding external users. We discourage use of this setting due to concerns about inadvertent oversharing of user data. [What is changing] Starting April 10, 2025 and ending by September 30, 2025, we will run logic to detect and remove the EEEU permission from the root site of each user's OneDrive and the default document library in OneDrive. | Updated April 17, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
EEEU, which stands for Everyone Except External Users, is a permission setting used in Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft OneDrive to manage access to content. This setting allows all internal users in an organization to access certain content while excluding external users. We discourage use of this setting due to concerns about inadvertent oversharing of user data. [What is changing] Starting April 17, 2025 (previously April 10) and ending by September 30, 2025, we will run logic to detect and remove the EEEU permission from the root site of each user's OneDrive and the default document library in OneDrive. |
| 2025-04-18 | MC Last Updated | 03/10/2025 19:30:20 | 2025-04-17T21:36:40Z |
| 2025-04-18 | MC Summary | Starting April 10, 2025, Microsoft will remove the EEEU (Everyone Except External Users) permission from the root site and default document library in OneDrive, completing by September 30, 2025. This change will prevent inadvertent access by apps, processes, or users. No admin action is required; notify users and update documentation. | Starting April 17, 2025, Microsoft will remove the EEEU (Everyone Except External Users) sharing permission from the root site and default document library in OneDrive, completing by September 30, 2025. This change will prevent inadvertent data oversharing, and users should grant explicit permissions to specific files and folders. No admin action is required. |
| 2025-03-11 | MC Messages | EEEU, which stands for Everyone Except External Users, is a permission setting used in Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft OneDrive to manage access to content. This setting allows all internal users in an organization to access certain content while excluding external users. We discourage use of this setting due to concerns about inadvertent oversharing of user data.
[What is changing] Starting April 10, 2025 and ending by September 30, 2025, we will run logic to detect and remove the EEEU permission from the root site of each user's OneDrive and the default document library in OneDrive. | Updated March 10, 2025: We have updated the title. Thank you for your patience.
EEEU, which stands for Everyone Except External Users, is a permission setting used in Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft OneDrive to manage access to content. This setting allows all internal users in an organization to access certain content while excluding external users. We discourage use of this setting due to concerns about inadvertent oversharing of user data. [What is changing] Starting April 10, 2025 and ending by September 30, 2025, we will run logic to detect and remove the EEEU permission from the root site of each user's OneDrive and the default document library in OneDrive. |
| 2025-03-11 | MC Title | Microsoft OneDrive: We will remove the EEEU sharing permission from root web and default document library | (Updated) We will remove the EEEU sharing permission from root web and default document library in OneDrive’s |
| 2025-03-11 | MC Last Updated | 02/22/2025 00:43:28 | 2025-03-10T19:30:20Z |
| 2025-03-11 | MC MessageTagNames | User impact, Retirement | Updated message, User impact, Retirement |
| 2025-03-11 | MC Summary | Microsoft OneDrive will remove the EEEU sharing permission from the root web and default document library between April 10, 2025, and September 30, 2025, to prevent inadvertent data oversharing. Users, processes, and apps with direct permissions will retain access. No admin action is required; notify users and update documentation. | Starting April 10, 2025, Microsoft will remove the EEEU (Everyone Except External Users) permission from the root site and default document library in OneDrive, completing by September 30, 2025. This change will prevent inadvertent access by apps, processes, or users. No admin action is required; notify users and update documentation. |
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