Sync Microsoft SharePoint Sites to Microsoft OneDrive

Tags SharePoint

Purpose

 This article provides information and instructions on how to set up sync between SharePoint sites and OneDrive.

Explanation

 Sync to Libraries/Folders

  • Login to Office and select SharePoint from the app list.

Microsoft 365 app list.

  • Select the site that you want to sync.
  • Select Documents or navigate to the sub-folder that you want to sync within in site library pane and select Sync.

Documents folder selected under the SharePoint website to show the folders available for syncing. There is a ribbon at the top with sync icon.

  • If your browser requests permission to use Microsoft OneDrive confirm that this is okay.
  • Choose the folders that you want to sync, and then click Start sync.
  • SharePoint team sites sync under a folder with your tenant name. This folder is automatically added to the left navigation pane in File Explorer/Finder.

Sync Team Files to SharePoint/OneDrive

  • Select Files from the Teams Channel you want to sync.
  • Select the option Sync.

Files under in channels pane in the SharePoint website homepage documents folder.

  • You will be prompted to sign in to OneDrive and open your OneDrive Folder.
  • The files from the channel you selected will now be synced with your OneDrive account and be available on your computer's File Explorer/Finder for easy access.

Details

Article ID: 130
Created
Mon 11/22/21 12:41 PM
Modified
Mon 4/8/24 4:53 PM