How to Make a SharePoint Site Public to External Users
- George Apostolov
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How to Make a SharePoint Site Public to External Users: step-by-step guide
Inside the main dashboard of your SharePoint site, go to the top-right corner and click the 'Share' button.
Choose 'Share Page' from the list of options.
After that, click the 'More Options' icon.
Tap 'Send Link in Outlook'.
Next, enter the email address of the external users into the provided input field. At the same time, add the other details needed, such as the subject and message.
Finally, tap 'Send'. Ensure that the External Sharing settings of your SharePoint account is configured to 'Anyone' to make the link accessible without requiring prior sign-in.
Quick answer: To share a SharePoint site with external users, click 'Share' in the main dashboard, select 'Share Page', open 'More Options', and tap 'Send Link in Outlook'. Enter the recipient's email address along with the subject and message details, then tap 'Send' after confirming your account's external sharing settings are configured to 'Anyone'.
About this SharePoint tutorial
Make your SharePoint site accessible to external users by sharing a link through Outlook and configuring your account settings properly. This guide shows how to make a SharePoint Site Public to External Users in 6 steps, starting with "Inside the main dashboard of your SharePoint site, go to the top-right corner and click..." and finishing with "Finally, tap 'Send'. Ensure that the External Sharing settings of your SharePoint accou...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real SharePoint interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to make a SharePoint Site Public to External Users?
6 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your SharePoint data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under SharePoint. Related guides: How to Make the SharePoint Site Public, How to Manage SharePoint Site Permissions and How to Map a SharePoint Site to File Explorer. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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