How to Synchronize SharePoint files with your computer
Summary
In this article you will learn how to sync your SharePoint documents to your computer for accessing via the file explorer.
Prerequisites
- Microsoft SharePoint site
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Instructions
Step 1: Open up SharePoint in your web browser. This can be accessed from either https://portal.office.com and clicking the Sharepoint Icon on the left, or by going directly to https://cpspharm.sharepoint.com/_layouts/15/sharepoint.aspx
Step 2: Once on the desired site, click Sync from the toolbar
Step 3: This will open a window stating, “Getting ready to sync.” if prompted select “Open Microsoft OneDrive”
Step 4: Once the sync process is completed, open File Explorer. This can be done by typing “File Explorer” in the search field on your task bar.
Step 5: You will then see a new icon appear with the words “CPS”. Clicking on the icon will give you a drop down of your synced SharePoint sites folders.
Step 6: To manage your synced folders, right click on on a folder and select Settings
Step 7: From here you can manage your synced folders individually
Conclusion
You have now successfully learned how to sync and manage your SharePoint documents via the file explorer.