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Flow for sharing a file in SharePoint Library with "People with existing access"

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Hi, 

 

I am creating a flow that will send an email with a file in SharePoint Library.

 

As I need the security of the file to follow the same security in the SharePoint Library, I have been sharing the file as a hyperlink with  "People with existing access".

 

I have tried using "Create sharing link for a file or folder", but it seems like I have only two option of "View Only" and "View and Edit". 

Please advise how I can configure my flow to achieve the same result. 

 

Thank you in advance!

 

 

  • DynamicDave Profile Picture
    2 on at
    Re: Flow for sharing a file in SharePoint Library with "People with existing access"

    I'm having the same problem.  This is quite frustrating.  Any further developments?  The link above doesn't work for me.

  • Clo_Mo Profile Picture
    6 on at
    Re: Flow for sharing a file in SharePoint Library with "People with existing access"

    Hi @nkraemer

     

    I managed to find the following link:

    https://powerusers.microsoft.com/t5/Power-Automate-Ideas/Create-sharing-link-for-a-file-or-folder-in-SharePoint-for/idi-p/194595/page/2#comments 

     

    However, I have yet to test it due to lack of time. 

     

    I hope the above link helps.  

  • nkraemer Profile Picture
    3 on at
    Re: Flow for sharing a file in SharePoint Library with "People with existing access"

    Have you had any success solving this@Clo_Mo ? I have a similar issue.

  • Clo_Mo Profile Picture
    6 on at
    Re: Flow for sharing a file in SharePoint Library with "People with existing access"

    Hi @thebam135

    Thank you for the response. 

    The link which you have provided primarily focus on "Edit" and "View" function and I am not able to fully comprehend "Using custom-defined roles to grant access". 

     

    The file is location as such, where the Special Folder has a unique security/permissions:
    Site > Documents > Folder > Special Folder > File

     

    Hence, I do not think I can use "Using custom-defined roles to grant access" for the Special Folder as it is for Site (Please correct me if I am wrong).

     

    Next, if possible, I do not want the Power Automate to configure the unique security/permissions and to just rely on the special folder's permission. 

     

    Hence, is there any way I can achieve "People with existing access" without Power Automate to configure the unique security/permissions.

     

    Thank you. 

  • thebam135 Profile Picture
    5 on at
    Re: Flow for sharing a file in SharePoint Library with "People with existing access"

    Hi, i found the topic below to be of help with permissions, not sure if this is what you mean but it may send you on the right path 😉

    https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepoint/dev/business-apps/power-automate/guidance/manage-list-item-file-permissions

     

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