How to Sync a SharePoint Folder to your Desktop

Easily access and work on your files from anywhere by syncing your SharePoint folders and files. Here’s how.

How to Sync a SharePoint folder to your file explorer

1. Open SharePoint: Start by opening your SharePoint site in your web browser. This is where your folders and files are stored.
2. Find Your Folder: Navigate to the document library where your folder is located. Click on the folder you want to sync.
3. Click on Sync: At the top of the page, you’ll see a toolbar with various options. Look for the “Sync” button and click on it. This will start the process of syncing the folder to your computer.
4. Open OneDrive: A pop-up window will appear, asking you to open OneDrive. Click “Open” or “Launch” to proceed. If you don’t have OneDrive installed, you’ll need to download and install it first.
5. Sign In to OneDrive: If you’re not already signed in, OneDrive will ask you to sign in with your Microsoft account. Enter your email and password to continue.
6. Syncing Process: OneDrive will now start syncing the SharePoint folder to your computer. This might take a few minutes, depending on the size of the folder and the speed of your internet connection.
7. Access Your Folder: Once the sync is complete, you can access the folder on your computer. Open File Explorer (Windows)  and you’ll see a new folder under “OneDrive – [Your Organization].” This is your synced SharePoint folder.
8. Work Offline: You can now work on your files even when you’re offline. Any changes you make will automatically sync with SharePoint the next time you’re connected to the internet.