Sharepoint - Creating a Network Drive Shortcut

Overview

SharePoint libraries can be added to a Windows computer as a network location. Doing so will allow SharePoint documents to be opened and edited on the local machine. This can be accomplished using the Sync function within SharePoint.

Sync creates an always accessible folder on the local machine by using the OneDrive application. This allows you to work on SharePoint documents even when offline. Any changes to documents made either in the local folder or in the online SharePoint library will be automatically synced with the other location.

Instructions

1. Go to the online SharePoint library in your web browser.
2. Click the Sync button in the menu bar. This will create a folder in your home directory.

You can edit existing files in the synced directory as well as add or remove files and folders. Any changes made will be synced to the online SharePoint library.

Microsoft provides additional information on syncing SharePoint and Teams files with your computer.