How to Sync a SharePoint Site to Your Computer
This guide provides a step-by-step process for syncing a SharePoint site to your computer, with each step clearly illustrated by images and concise instructions. The guide covers both Microsoft Windows and Mac setups.
Using SharePoint can be done via Web-interface or File Explorer. Web-interface vs File Explorer comparison.
Step-by-Step Instructions for OneDrive/File Explorer access:
Click on the links below to view your SharePoint sites that need syncing. The links will be available either in an email with the URL links or email notification that a Site has been shared with you.
- Click on the link/URL to the SharePoint site. You may be required to login with your Office 365 user (your email), if you don’t know your username and password please contact the helpdesk, they can reset the password for you.
The SharePoint site should open in your web browser, displaying your documents.
- Click the ‘Sync’ button.
The Sync button is located at the top right of the screen. It will allow you to sync the documents to your computer. It may require you to sign in to your OneDrive Work or School account, using the same Office 365 credentials as above.
For Mac Users:
- Open Finder and navigate to the OneDrive folder. Ensure OneDrive is installed and signed in on your Mac to sync SharePoint sites.
- Follow the same ‘Sync’ process in your SharePoint site (steps above). Once completed, the synced files will show up in your OneDrive folder in Finder.
