This article covers how to have SharePoint folders locally on your computer via the OneDrive for Windows and Mac applications.
- Install and configure OneDrive for Windows or Mac if you haven't already.
- Log into your SharePoint site by going to sharepoint.northwestern.edu.
- Navigate to the folder you wish to have locally on your computer via OneDrive for Windows/Mac
- From the top menu bar, click "Sync" button or the "Add shortcut to OneDrive" (preferred method). Note: It is not possible to sync and create a shortcut to the same content. You must use one or the other.
- The Synced or shortcut locations will show in File Explorer/Mac Finder on the the local computer.
Example of "Synced" folders:
Examples of a Shortcut to a folder:
Keywords: "Box Migration" "OneDrive for Windows" "OneDrive for Mac" "local folders" folders SharePoint
Created: 2022-01-27 15:25:29
Updated: 2022-01-28 20:04:34