Windows 10: OneDrive - shared link - one is required to create an account first?

Discus and support OneDrive - shared link - one is required to create an account first? in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I don't share files often, or better, I hardly share files. Now I shared a video. Uploaded the video to OneDrive, right-click share, created a link,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by tfwul, Dec 31, 2018.

  1. TFWUL
    tfwul Win User

    OneDrive - shared link - one is required to create an account first?


    I don't share files often, or better, I hardly share files.

    Now I shared a video.
    Uploaded the video to OneDrive, right-click share, created a link, and sent it by mail to the person I wanted to share the file with (having a Gmail account)

    That person tried to open the link and reported back that he should first create an account.

    Huh..?

    Did I overlook a step somewhere?

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    tfwul, Dec 31, 2018
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  2. KARI
    Kari Win User

    Creating a MS account without losing Local account


    Go to https://account.microsoft.com, click Create account and fill the form:


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    With a Microsoft account you can then use OneDrive and Office Online apps for free. You can also use built-in native Windows apps which require a Microsoft account like Mail, Skype Preview, People, Calendar and download apps from Windows Store.

    See steps 3 to 5 in this tutorial to continue using local account as Windows sign-in account even when / if you download apps from store and / or use Windows apps requiring a Microsoft account, to avoid Windows user account converting to Microsoft account: Store - Use when Signing in to Windows 10 with Local Account - Windows 10 Forums

    Other tutorials you might be interested in when you have created a Microsoft account:
     
    Kari, Dec 31, 2018
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  3. STEVE C
    Steve C Win User
    How to Share OneDrive Links on Apple Computers


    I've sent links to share photo folders from my OneDrive account to various people. The links open fine for anyone using Windows PCs but people using iMacs & iPads can't open the links. I also can't open the links using my iPod Touch. The same people using Apple computers can open shared links from my Google Drive.

    Is there some conspiracy between Microsoft and Apple which prevents OneDrive links opening on Apple computers? Have people managed to open shared Onedrive folder links on Apple computers and, if so, how?
     
    Steve C, Dec 31, 2018
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  4. SHARONSPOST
    sharonspost Win User

    OneDrive - shared link - one is required to create an account first?

    Cannot access shared network drive


    I could scream! so much time wasted on this stupid error, as if time is not precious enough!
    It probably would work fine if I could see the other computer! But I cannot see the other computer!
     
    sharonspost, Dec 31, 2018
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