May 30, 2025

Trusted Shares: A Simpler, Safer Way to Share in M365

Sharing sensitive files outside your company in Microsoft 365 can be frustrating. You often need IT support, create guest accounts, or deal with confusing settings—just to send a file. It slows everyone down and leads to risky workarounds.

Trusted Shares from eSHARE make it simple. They let you securely share files from Teams, SharePoint, or OneDrive—without needing IT or creating guest accounts.

How Trusted Shares Work

With Trusted Shares, employees can send a secure link to external partners. No sign-ups, no passwords. Just a clean, branded portal where people can view or work on documents—right in the browser.

Here’s what makes it easier:

→ No guest accounts – External users don’t need a Microsoft login.

→ Self-service – Internal users share files on their own, with no IT help.

→ Same tools – Everything happens in Teams, SharePoint, or OneDrive.

→ Safe by design – Access expires automatically, and permissions are tracked.

Built on M365, Not Outside It

Trusted Shares work within your existing Microsoft 365 setup. That means your data stays where it belongs—no need for third-party tools or sending files outside your company’s control.

Employees use the same tools they already know. And security teams can enforce rules behind the scenes with built-in policies and tracking.

Why Trusted Shares Are Better Than Native M365 Sharing

→ No guest accounts needed
     Native M365 usually requires creating guest accounts for external users. Trusted Shares don’t—you just send a secure link.

→ Easier experience for users
     Native sharing behaves differently across apps. Trusted Shares offer a consistent, branded experience every time.

→ Built-in security policies
     With native sharing, teams often have to set security manually. Trusted Shares apply your company’s rules automatically.

→ No IT delays
     Traditional sharing often needs IT help. Trusted Shares let users manage everything on their own.

→ Flexible external access
     Native sharing usually requires a Microsoft login. Trusted Shares work with any identity—no sign-in required.

Why It Matters For Security And Digital Teams

With Trusted Shares, governance moves to where sharing actually happens. That means less risk, more control, and fewer support tickets.

Key benefits:

→ Instant access – No delays for external users.

→ Stronger security – No dormant guest accounts or file copies.

→ Ease of use – No extra tools or training needed.

→ Scales with you – Works for any number of users.

→ Full audit logs – Every action is recorded for compliance.

It’s secure collaboration without the stress.

How Organizations Use Trusted Shares

→ Client portals – Law firms share files with clients using view-only links that expire.

→ Vendor collaboration – Procurement teams send RFPs to multiple vendors, each with their own permissions.

→ Board materials – Executives share sensitive info with directors, no logins required.

→ Marketing asset sharing – Campaign materials are shared with agencies securely and with tracking.

→ Secure data rooms – M&A teams create temporary portals for due diligence.

Trusted Shares let people work better together—without sacrificing control.

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