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File Sharing and File Storage Options shall be blocked

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Last updated 1 year ago

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:

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

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PowerShell Scripts

Videos

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Controlling Third Party Cloud Storage Access for Microsoft Teams | Practical365
Get-CsTeamsClientConfiguration (SkypeForBusiness) | Microsoft Learn
Set-CsTeamsClientConfiguration (SkypeForBusiness) | Microsoft Learn