Managing external sharing in a school’s Google Workspace domain requires a careful blend of flexibility and control. By enabling full external sharing for faculty and restricting student sharing to a list of allowlisted domains, your school is following a smart, segmented approach that prioritizes both instructional freedom and student safety.

This configuration allows educators to collaborate with outside partners, families, or edtech providers, while ensuring that students—especially in younger grades—can only engage with trusted external contacts. It’s a practical policy that aligns with FERPA compliance, supports digital citizenship, and reinforces your school’s data protection strategy.

At Get Set Tech, we help schools review and optimize these policies regularly. From domain allowlisting to sharing audits and administrative controls, we ensure your systems stay secure, modern, and instruction-ready.