SharePoint (Windows) - How to sync shared directories

SharePoint (Windows) - How to sync shared directories

You can sync files from SharePoint shares to your Windows computer, making them easier to find and accessible when you're offline. (How to make OneDrive Files Available offline.)

  • Open a web browser and go to teams.microsoft.com. If necessary, log in with your Florida Poly username and password.

  • In the tab bar click Files.

    A screenshot showing the location of the Files link.
    In the tab bar click Files.



  • In the action bar click Open in SharePoint.



  • In the action bar click Sync.



  • If prompted, allow your browser to Open Microsoft OneDrive. (Your browser may show this prompt in a different way.)

    A screenshot showing the Open in Microsoft OneDrive prompt.
    Allow your browser to open Microsoft OneDrive.



  • If you've not already set up OneDrive you'll be prompted to do so. See What is OneDrive for Business for a guide. (OneDrive (Windows) - How to sync OneDrive.)

  • Your SharePoint share is now synced with Windows Explorer.

    A screenshot showing the TS-Leadership - Documents share synced in Windows Explorer.
    Your SharePoint share is now synced in Windows Explorer.



  • (Now that you've synced a share you may want to move files or directories into it.)

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