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Manage Share Settings in Microsoft Stream

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Overview

In this how-to guide, learn how to manage share permission settings in Microsoft Stream.

Step 1: Click on Share at the upper right corner and then click on Share in the drop down menu.

A screenshot of a video streaming on Stream, highlighting Share with enclosed number 1, and share in the drop down menu with enclosed number 2

Step 2: The default access permission of Share is “Anyone with the link can edit.” To restrict the default access permission, Click on “Anyone with the link can edit.”

A screenshot of a the share popup window, highlighting default access

Step 3: Sharing Setting window pops up. More settings become available.

A sharing settings popup window, highlighting More settings at the bottom section

Limit Editing Access

Click on Can edit and then select Can view.

A screenshot of the Sharing settings popup window, highlighting Can edit line with enclosed number 1.
A screenshot of the Sharing settings popup window, highlighting Can view line with enclosed number 2.

Add an Expiration Date

Click on the calendar line and then select an expiration date.

A screenshot of the Sharing settings popup window, highlighting date line with enclosed number 1.
A screenshot of the Sharing settings popup window, highlighting calendar with enclosed number 2.

Add a Password

Click on Set password line to add a password. Do remember to share the passcode with people you intend to share the video with.

A screenshot of the Sharing settings popup window, highlighting Set password line with enclosed number 1.
A screenshot of the Sharing settings popup window, highlighting a fair password with enclosed number 2.

Block Download

Step 1: To activate Block download, change the setting to Can view. Then click on the toggle to turn on Block download.

A screenshot of the Sharing settings popup window, highlighting Can view setting with enclosed number 1 and activated Block download with enclosed number 2

Step 2: After appropriate changes are made, click on Apply at the bottom.

A screenshot of the Sharing settings popup window, highlighting Apply button at the bottom right

Step 3: Send Link to people through name or email or Copy Link to the clipboard for share. The changes are reflected in the “Anyone with the link can…” statement.

A screenshot of the Sharing popup window, highlighting share restriction line
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