SharePoint Document ID - replace file while keeping same document ID (no broken URL)

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JK-8713 asked Jul 22, '21 Sam-2481 published Apr 22, '22

SharePoint Document ID - replace file while keeping same document ID (no broken URL)

SharePoint Document ID is a greatly appreciated feature since it allows for renaming and movement of files while maintaining link integrity. However, when doing proper change management on documents the editing of the doc happens away from the location where it is published for "public" consumption. Then, the new (and fully approved version) is uploaded with the same name (intent is to maintain the URL). But, the upload causes a new document ID to be generated and that breaks the link. Disappointing that something that touts being a solid document management platform breaks URLs when the item is being replaced.

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WardBrady-1160 · Apr 04 at 10:33 PM

OP (JK-8713) has a correct assessment of the problem and no solution has been given. Some commenters miss the detail that JK is using the (somewhat more advanced) Unique Document ID assigned to a document if the SharePoint option is turned on. This option claims to make links based on it not break even if you rename or move the file around. This is different from a standard link based on path and filename.
It appears that the DocID method solves the move and rename link breaking issue but not the edit separately and replace issue as it issues a fresh ID.
I am looking to solve a related issue... editing separately and replacing while maintaining the version history/continuity and column metadata as if it had been edited in-place. I assume the same replace method may solve both issues.
Looking for SharePoint Doc Library All-Star...

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Answer 1 · 2021-07-23T02:36:42.74Z

EchoDu-MSFT answered Jul 23, '21 Sam-2481 published Apr 22, '22

Hello @JK-8713 ,

Welcome to Q&A Forum!

According to my research, upload file with same name to replace the original file in SharePoint will indeed create a new Document ID. It is correct behaviour in my opinion.

Because Sharepoint cannot know whether the document is "same". In other words, SharePoint will consider these to be two different files, regardless of whether they have the same name or not

The only way is to update and edit the file directly in its Sharepoint-Location.

Thanks,
Echo Du
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EchoDu-MSFT · Jul 26, 2021 at 01:38 AM

Hi @JK-8713 ,

Is there anything else I can help with regarding this issue?
You can comment us at any time and we will continue to follow up.

Thanks,
Echo Du

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Sam-2481 · Apr 22 at 01:22 PM

Hi. I've uploaded a doc with the same name and the old link worked just fine. Cheers!

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Answer 2 · 2021-10-28T10:09:17.743Z

NowshinJahan-0641 answered Oct 28, '21 NowshinJahan-0641 published Oct 28, '21

As long as the file name is the same, you can drag the file from your email/PC to the sharepoint folder; then click on Replace

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Answer 3 · 2022-03-11T09:49:55.293Z

JW-4991 answered Mar 11, '22

From my experience, replacing a PDF with a new file did not invalidate the previously shared link.
In my case, the PDF file was generated from a set of slides. When I make changes to my slides, I regenerate a new PDF and replace the original, and the previously shared link still works.

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