How to sync a SharePoint site library to your computer using the OneDrive client

To sync a SharePoint site library to your computer

Introduction: This guide will walk you through the process of syncing a folder in SharePoint with the OneDrive client. By following the steps outlined below, you’ll be able to access and work with your SharePoint folders and files directly from your local OneDrive folder on your computer. This enables seamless collaboration and file management.

1. Log in to Office Portal:

• Visit https://www.office.com/ and sign in with your email and password.

2. Navigate to SharePoint:

• Click the App Launcher (grid icon) in the upper-left corner and select “SharePoint.”

3. Access Default SharePoint Site:

• You will see a list of sites under the “Frequent” or “Suggested” sections on the SharePoint home page. Look for a site with a name related to your organization, department, or team. Common names for default sites may include “Company Intranet,” “Team Site,” “Department Site,” or something similar.

4. Navigate Document Libraries:

• Click “See all” or the document library’s title in the “Documents” section to access the library.

5. Sync Folder with OneDrive:

• Open the folder you want to sync and click the “Sync” button at the top.
• Click “Open OneDrive” in the dialog box and sign in if prompted.
• The OneDrive client will sync the SharePoint folder with your local OneDrive folder.

Further Reading

For further information and detailed instructions, refer to the following official Microsoft documentation:

• Getting started with SharePoint: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/what-is-sharepoint-97b915e6-651b-43b2-827d-fb25777f446f
• Sync SharePoint files with the OneDrive sync app: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/sync-sharepoint-files-with-the-onedrive-sync-app-6de9ede8-5b6e-4503-80b2-6190f3354a88