Allow external SharePoint users to get email alert when a file is uploaded

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I have a SharePoint configured for external file sharing. Users are able to access the files but would like to be notified when a file is uploaded to a folder. The users aren't members of our tenant and it appears that is necessary to allow alerts. I did find an article that suggested posting this to the Power Automate platform as there may have a way to configure alerts that can be sent to external users who don't have accounts in our Active Directory nor our Azure Active Directory.

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trice602 16,164 Super User 2026 Season 1 on at

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Hi,

Yes, a quick flow can do this for you. Here in this example, you can point to a specific folder (probably the one that is shared with external users). Then when a new file is created, send an email.

You can bake in more details and options but this is enough to just get a basic email out.

In the email body, here's an example where I just put the file name with extension but you could also make the link (aka Full Path) a dynamic link that is clickable with light html.

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Hey there!

I am following up on this post allow external sharepoint users to get email alert when a file is uploaded in this category building flows from 10/29/2024. I know the post is a little older, but it is a common question here so wanted to take a moment and follow-up. I see there have been 1 replies and 1 likes and asking if your question has been answered. If so, please help the community out by completing one or more of the following actions! Thanks in advance!

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If I can help with anything else please let me know or tag me in a future post, I enjoy reading and answering questions. Always glad to help! Tom 💯💯💯💯💯

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