Quickly Share Company Portal Apps with Direct Links for Faster App Access

Key Takeaways

• Use the Share option in the Intune Company Portal to generate a direct link to an application and send it to other users.
• Users can browse and install available applications without needing assistance from the IT help desk.
• Self-service app access minimises support requests and simplifies software distribution across the organization.
• The Company Portal displays applications based on Intune assignments, installation behavior, and applicable requirements.
• Organisations can customise the Company Portal with branding and app information, making it easier for users to find and install the applications they need.

Quickly Share Company Portal Apps with Direct Links for Faster App Access! The Microsoft Intune Company Portal allows users to browse, install, and manage applications assigned by their organization. For apps that are available to users, the Share option makes it easy to generate a direct link and send it to colleagues, helping them quickly open the app in the Company Portal.

Quickly Share Company Portal Apps with Direct Links for Faster App Access

This self-service experience reduces the need for IT support by allowing users to install approved applications themselves. It also improves the end-user experience by providing a centralised location to access organisational apps, manage enrolled devices, and securely connect to company resources.

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Select the Application to Share

In the Company Portal, select Apps from the left navigation pane. Under the All apps section, you’ll see the complete list of available applications. Locate and select the application you want to share. In this example, we selected the 7-Zip 19.00 app.

Share the Selected Application

After selecting the application, click the three-dot (⋮) menu next to the app and choose Share. The Company Portal opens the device’s sharing options, allowing you to quickly share the application with others through the available apps or services.

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Share the Application Using Your Preferred Platform

Click the Share button (1) to open your device’s sharing options. You can then choose your preferred platform to share the application, including Nearby Sharing, Outlook, Telegram, Gmail, Facebook, WhatsApp, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, and other available sharing apps installed on your device.

A window “Share link” will appear. Click the Copy link in the window to use this link to share this application with users. You can also choose the available option to share the link with the app or email contact.

Copy and Share the Application Link

After the application link is copied, a blue checkmark (✓) appears to confirm that the link has been copied successfully. You can now paste and share the application link through your preferred communication platform, making it easy for others to access the app.

Install the Shared Application from the Company Portal

To install the shared application, open a web browser and paste the shared link into the address bar, or press Windows + R to open the Run dialog, paste the link, and then press Enter. This launches the shared application directly through the Company Portal.

Open the Shared App in Company Portal

When the shared link is opened, a prompt appears stating “A website wants to open Company Portal.” Click Open Company Portal to launch the Company Portal application. The app page opens automatically, allowing you to review the application details and install it directly from the Company Portal.

View and Install the Shared Application

After you click the shared link, the Company Portal opens automatically and displays the selected application directly within the portal. From there, you can review the app details and click Install to begin the installation.

Note: The shared link works only if the application is available and assigned to the user. If the application is no longer available or the user doesn’t have permission to access it, the Company Portal opens and displays a message indicating that the application is unavailable.

Generate a QR Code or Share the Application Link

The Share link window lets you choose how to share the selected application. You can either click the QR Code icon to generate a QR code for quick access on another device or use the available sharing options to send the application link through platforms such as Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Telegram, Gmail, Facebook, and other supported apps. This makes it easy for users to access the application using the method that best suits their workflow.

Generate and Scan the QR Code

Click the QR Code icon (1) in the Share link window to generate a QR code for the selected application. A Scan QR code window appears (2), allowing users to scan the code with a supported device. Once scanned, the QR code opens the application directly in the Company Portal, providing a quick and convenient way to access and install the app without manually entering or sharing the link.

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Author 

Jitesh, Microsoft MVP, has over six years of working experience in the IT Industry. He writes and shares his experiences related to Microsoft device management technologies and IT Infrastructure management. His primary focus is Windows 10/11  Deployment solution with Configuration Manager, Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT), and Microsoft Intune