How to save a SharePoint folder to your File Explorer

How to save a SharePoint folder to your File Explorer

The purpose of this KB is to walk users through the step to adding a SharePoint folder to their File Explorer. This method relies on using Microsoft's cloud technology through OneDrive and Network Connectivity to ensure you are getting the most recent updated version of a file as possible. This ensures that if you are collaborating with team mates that you see their changes and know when they are working in the same file as you.

  1. Make sure you are signed into your OneDrive. To check this, open OneDrive, by double-clicking the cloud icon in your system Tray, or by searching for "OneDrive" using your desktop search bar:


    If you are already signed in, it will open your file explorer. If you are not, it will ask you to sign in using your Microsoft credentials and ask you what you wish to have synced from your local PC first.

  2. Navigate to the Sharepoint Site that has the files you wish to save/sync. If you don't know this, please reach out to Michael DeSantis or the site owner.
  3. Click on "Documents" and then select the file you wish to sync:

  4. The File Path will always be listed above the list of what's in the folder. Once you are in the folder you wish to add, click the "Add shortcut to OneDrive" button:

  5. Once linked, the folder will show under your OneDrive as a file icon with a chain link to symbolize that it is a linked folder.


  6. DONE!

Sometime you may get an error message that says it is unable to add the shortcut. If you get this error message, it means you already saved the folder or parent folder as a shortcut so you should check your File Explorer. If you check your File Explorer and still do not see the folder, please contact Michael DeSantis for further assistance!

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