File Sharing and File Storage Options shall be blocked

Description

By default, users can add external third-party storage providers like Google and Drobox to their Teams channels for file storage. Only managed, trusted providers should be allowed for data loss prevention purposes.

Policy

• File Sharing and File Storage Options are disabled.

Licensing Considerations

Any Teams licensing supports this configuration.

Set Up Instructions

Resources:

Controlling Third Party Cloud Storage Access for Microsoft Teams | Practical365

To restrict file sharing and file storage options:

1. Go to the Microsoft Teams Admin Center

2. Choose Teams -> Teams Settings.

3. Under Files turn off all 3rd part file storage applications

4. Click Save

End-User Impact

Level: Low

This will very depending on the organization but in most cases, end-users should be leveraging native file storage options such as SharePoint or OneDrive. Ensure that end-users are not uploading files to 3rd parties before configuring this setting.

Tips

None Currently

PowerShell Scripts

Get-CsTeamsClientConfiguration (SkypeForBusiness) | Microsoft Learn

Set-CsTeamsClientConfiguration (SkypeForBusiness) | Microsoft Learn

Videos