--- title: "Send SharePoint Items in Outlook" canonical: "https://kb.uconn.edu/space/IKB/26400161887/Send%20SharePoint%20Items%20in%20Outlook" format: markdown --- UConn faculty and staff can send items in their SharePoint quickly and securely by using Outlook without having to download them onto the computer. ![image](media://73332104-6b8e-42df-981a-fd6ab53e53fb) ## Recommended: Share Link This method of sharing generates a link to the item, it does not send the recipient(s) the file itself. Creating a link ensures the file remains encrypted; the recipient will need to sign into their Microsoft account in order to view/edit the item. When the user opens the file, you are both editing the **same **file while changes are saved to **your **SharePoint. If you are working on a Microsoft365 file at the same time, you will see updates from each user as they are typed. Learn more: [https://uconn.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/IKB/pages/26258048401](https://uconn.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/IKB/pages/26258048401) ## Attach This method is akin to the well-known method of attaching a file to an email. The file will be separated from your SharePoint; any updates made to the attached file will not be reflected in your file in SharePoint. This method uses no more security than a regular, secure Outlook email. The file will be downloaded to your computer before the email is sent. > ℹ️ If you do not have external sharing enabled and wish to send a file to someone outside of the university, you will need to follow this method. > ℹ️ > ℹ️ Reach out to ITS if you would like to enable external sharing on your SharePoint site in order to collaborate on files with users outside of the university. Learn more: [https://uconn.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/IKB/pages/26258048452](https://uconn.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/IKB/pages/26258048452) ### Related Guides > Macro (contentbylabel)