Adding a SharePoint Folder Shortcut to OneDrive and Windows Explorer

Summary

This guide explains how to create a shortcut to a SharePoint folder so it appears directly in your OneDrive and Windows Explorer for easier access to migrated files.

Prerequisites

Before starting, make sure:

1. The OneDrive Desktop application is installed and running on your computer.
2. You are signed into OneDrive with your Mines credentials.
3. The folders you wish to create a shortcut for are already uploaded or migrated to Teams/SharePoint.

Step-by-Step Guide

Open SharePoint

• Navigate to the SharePoint site that contains the folder you want to link.
  
• Browse to the specific folder you wish to appear in Windows Explorer and click once on it.
  

Add Shortcut to OneDrive

• In the folder toolbar, click Add Shortcut to OneDrive.
  
• A confirmation banner will appear towards the bottom of your screen, indicating that the shortcut has been added successfully.

Verify in OneDrive Desktop

• Open the OneDrive desktop application on your computer.
• After a short delay, the new SharePoint shortcut should appear in your OneDrive folder list.
  • File syncing may take several minutes or more depending on the overall size of the SharePoint folder.
• The shortcut name will usually begin with your Team or SharePoint group name (for example, GRP-FinanceDepartment).
  

Pin to Quick Access

• In Windows Explorer, right-click the new SharePoint shortcut and select Pin to Quick Access.
  
• The folder will now appear under Quick Access in the left navigation pane.

Customize Location

• You can drag and drop the pinned shortcut up or down in the Quick Access list to organize it where you prefer.