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Why OneDrive Shared Links Expire After One Week | Fixes & Support
Question details
The user is experiencing an issue where OneDrive shared links expire or change unexpectedly after a week, even when no expiration date was set during the link creation.
- Product
- Microsoft OneDrive
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Generating 'allow anyone access' sharing links for files or folders with the intention of them being permanently accessible.
- Observed behavior
- The generated links unexpectedly break, change behavior, or expire after approximately one week, preventing intended recipients from accessing the shared files.
Before reaching out to support, gather the specific broken URL, note the approximate date it was generated, and copy the exact error message recipients receive.
Report the Expiration Issue to the OneDrive Support Team
Since this is a known backend glitch affecting Microsoft accounts, contacting the OneDrive engineering team directly is the recommended way to resolve the link behavior.
Other users have reported similar issues regarding shared links acting unpredictably. Because this issue happens on the server side, standard local troubleshooting steps (like clearing your browser cache) will not permanently fix the broken links. The OneDrive support team needs to investigate the specific account configuration.
Open your web browser and go directly to the OneDrive feedback portal at https://onedrive.live.com/?action=feedback.
Log in using the Microsoft account (Personal, School, or Business) that you used to generate the broken shared links.
Write a clear description stating that your 'Anyone with the link' URLs are expiring after one week despite not having an expiration date configured.
To expedite the investigation, include the affected link type, the approximate creation date, your specific account type, and the exact error message your recipients see when clicking the link.
Click submit to send the information. Support will investigate the anomaly regarding your account's link behavior.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do my OneDrive links suddenly stop working?
Links can stop working if the original file was moved, renamed, or deleted. They can also break if the sharing permissions were manually revoked by the owner, or due to known backend glitches where links expire unexpectedly despite having no set expiration date.
Can I manually set an expiration date for OneDrive shared links?
Yes, if you have a premium Microsoft 365 subscription, you can manually set an expiration date when generating the sharing link by clicking on the link settings and choosing a specific calendar date.
How do I check who currently has access to my shared OneDrive files?
Right-click the specific file or folder in your OneDrive directory, select 'Manage Access', and you will see a detailed list of all users and generated links that currently have permission to view or edit.
Does WPS Office have a document sharing feature similar to OneDrive?
Yes, WPS Office integrates seamlessly with WPS Cloud. It allows you to generate secure, customizable sharing links with precise control over editing permissions, valid expiration periods, and password protection without unexpected glitches.
