Cannot share folder access to anyone with the link

Problem

Your are unable to share a folder that is inside of a Shared Drive with Anyone with the link.

Environment

  • Drive Web UI

Solution

  1. Review if the parent folder is Restricted and change it. 
  2. Check that the Drive sharing permissions are allowed to share content outside the organization.
  3. Check that the Shared Drive settings are set to allow members to share content externally.

 

Cause

The parent folder was shared with specific people.