
Adding a SharePoint site to OneDrive Quick Access can be a game-changer for your productivity.
You can access your SharePoint site in OneDrive Quick Access by clicking on the "Sites" tab and selecting the site you want to add. This allows you to quickly access your SharePoint site from within OneDrive.
Having your SharePoint site in OneDrive Quick Access can save you time and boost your productivity.
Why Access OneDrive
Pinning OneDrive to your Quick Access toolbar can greatly improve your workflow and productivity, just like pinning SharePoint does.
Accessing OneDrive through the browser can be time-consuming, but pinning it to Quick Access solves this problem.
By pinning OneDrive, you can easily access frequently used files and documents, making your workday more efficient.
Why to Access?
Accessing OneDrive can be a game-changer for your productivity.
You can save time by reducing the number of clicks required to find a document or library in OneDrive.
OneDrive helps companies securely store, share, and access information, just like SharePoint. By pinning it to Quick Access, you can easily access your frequently visited OneDrive sites without having to navigate through multiple folders.
This simple step can greatly improve your workflow and productivity, making it easier to manage tasks across projects by centralizing essential files and folders.
Pinning OneDrive to Quick Access provides a way to easily access your frequently visited OneDrive sites, making it convenient and efficient.
Here are the benefits of pinning OneDrive to Quick Access:
- Convenient Access: Pinning OneDrive to Quick Access provides a way to easily access your frequently visited OneDrive sites without having to navigate through multiple folders.
- Efficiency: You can save time by reducing the number of clicks required to find a document or library in OneDrive.
- Organized Navigation: Pinning OneDrive helps you keep File Explorer organized and find important places faster.
- Collaboration: When OneDrive is easily accessible, it can make the process easier when working with your team consistently.
- Consistency: It is easier to manage tasks across projects by centralizing essential files and folders.
How to Access
Accessing OneDrive can be a breeze if you know the right tricks. You can access OneDrive by syncing a SharePoint folder with it, allowing you to quickly access your SharePoint files in File Explorer.
One way to do this is by adding a SharePoint shortcut to your desktop and pinning it to Quick Access. This method is easy to set up and can save you time in the long run.
Another way to access OneDrive is to use the Pin to Quick Access button in the upper bar of the SharePoint site. This button allows you to pin the SharePoint library directly to your OneDrive account, making it easily accessible from your Quick Access section.
To sync a SharePoint folder with OneDrive, follow these steps: Go to the SharePoint site and click Documents, then click Sync in the upper bar. This will sync the SharePoint library with your OneDrive account.
Once you've synced the folder, you can right-click on it in File Explorer and choose Pin to Quick Access. This will add the SharePoint library to your Quick Access section, allowing you to quickly access it from your desktop.
You can also pin multiple SharePoint folders to Quick Access, making it easy to access all your important files and documents in one place.
How to?
To add a SharePoint site to OneDrive Quick Access, you can use the "Add Shortcut" feature. This feature allows you to create a shortcut to a SharePoint folder in OneDrive, making it easily accessible from the Quick Access toolbar.
To use the "Add Shortcut" feature, you'll need to go to the SharePoint site and select the folder you want to add as a shortcut. You can then click on the "Add Shortcut" button to create a shortcut to the folder in OneDrive.
However, some users may prefer to use Microsoft Intune to set up these shortcuts instead of syncing SharePoint libraries. If you're one of them, you can explore using Intune to achieve the same result.
To pin a SharePoint site to Quick Access, you can follow these steps: Go to the SharePoint site and select the site you want to pin. Click on the "Pin to Quick Access" button to add the site to your Quick Access toolbar.
Customizing OneDrive Access
You can pin multiple SharePoint folders to Quick Access, simply by repeating the steps of right-clicking or dragging the folders to the Quick Access section.
If you have a Windows 10 or later PC, OneDrive is preinstalled on your computer, allowing you to sync a OneDrive folder with a SharePoint library and then pin this folder to Quick Access.
To sync a SharePoint library with OneDrive, go to the site, click Documents, and then click Sync in the upper bar, or look for the Pin to Quick Access button.
The Add to OneDrive feature is now generally available, allowing you to add shortcuts to OneDrive for Business, which can be a useful way to assemble pointers to the SharePoint Online folders you use most often.
You can also use MultCloud Cloud Sync as an alternative to syncing SharePoint with OneDrive, offering more options like different sync modes and file filters, and allowing you to manage multiple cloud services in one place.
Troubleshooting OneDrive Access
If you're having trouble accessing OneDrive, you can refer to the following solutions to address your issue.
To fix the problem, try checking your internet connection and ensure it's stable.
If your issue persists, you can refer to the 6 Fixes: SharePoint Pin to Quick Access Not Working solutions to address your issue.
Make sure you have the necessary permissions to access OneDrive.
Using File Explorer with OneDrive
Using File Explorer with OneDrive is a game-changer for accessing your SharePoint folders. You can add SharePoint to File Explorer in Windows 10/11 by using the SharePoint Migration Tool or by accessing it via Internet Explorer.
To access SharePoint folders, online access to Office 365 is required. This allows you to use local File Explorer to edit documents saved in SharePoint, making it easier to manage your files.
Adding SharePoint to File Explorer via Internet Explorer is a temporary method, as the folder will disappear after closing it. However, this method is useful for opening SharePoint to copy or move files.
You can also add SharePoint to File Explorer via Sync or Add Shortcut to OneDrive. This feature is available in Windows 11/10 and allows you to add a shortcut to your SharePoint library in File Explorer.
To add a SharePoint folder to File Explorer, right-click on that folder and choose Add shortcut to OneDrive. This will add the folder to your personal OneDrive and you can access it in the OneDrive folder in Windows Explorer.
If you want to add your synced SharePoint document library to Quick Access, you can right-click on it and choose Pin to Quick access. You can also send the document library to your desktop for quick access by right-clicking on it and choosing Send to > Desktop.
Here are the steps to add a shortcut to OneDrive:
- Right-click on the SharePoint folder you want to add.
- Choose Add shortcut to OneDrive.
- The folder will be added to your personal OneDrive and you can access it in the OneDrive folder in Windows Explorer.
By using File Explorer with OneDrive, you can easily access your SharePoint folders and manage your files with ease.
Sources
- https://www.minitool.com/news/add-sharepoint-to-file-explorer.html
- https://www.multcloud.com/tutorials/how-to-pin-sharepoint-to-quick-access-2223-gc.html
- https://office365itpros.com/2020/09/28/onedrive-shortcut-sharepoint/
- https://onpolicy.com/how-to-learn-sharepoint-step-by-step/how-to-pin-sharepoint-to-quick-access/
- https://www.multcloud.com/explore/how-do-i-quick-access-a-sharepoint-library-7201-ac.html
Featured Images: pexels.com