How to Sync SharePoint to OneDrive

Syncing SharePoint to OneDrive

Let’s look at the steps we need to take in order to Sync SharePoint To OneDrive:

1. First, use your work or school account to log in to Microsoft SharePoint.

2. Next, open up the SharePoint sync folder or library. For this example, I’ll sync my “Style Library.”

3. When you’re inside your folder or library, you need to click the Sync button.

4. You should receive two notifications when doing this:

First notification – The one at the top, is asking you for permission to open up OneDrive. If you click the checkbox, you won’t be asked permission to open OneDrive in the future, and SharePoint will do so automatically.

Second notification – The one at the bottom is just letting you know that your files are in the process of being synchronized. If your files are not being synced, then you might have to install the latest version of OneDrive.

Learn more about SharePoint Permissions and Inheritance here.

5. Now you’re all done! As easy as that! You should get a notification informing you as soon as everything is synced.

If you’re looking to locate your folder on your computer:

5.1 Open up Windows File Explorer

5.2 Go to “Quick Access,” and from there you should see your folder. Depending on the folder you shared, you should see a blue folder with a white building. The name of the school or business will be underneath the folder. In this case, I just blurred it out.

Syncing using a Mac

If you’re syncing SharePoint to OneDrive on a Mac, the only difference will be where the folder is located. Also, take note for mac SharePoint sync to work, your company must allow SharePoint site synchronization with the sync app.

Enable users to sync SharePoint files with the new OneDrive sync app if you’re the organization’s IT, administrator. You need to complete the sync app wizard in order to sync SharePoint on Mac.

Contact your IT department if you aren’t the IT administrator. This folder will automatically be added to the left navigation pane in Finder.

Troubleshooting syncing SharePoint to OneDrive

Conflicts can arise while utilizing SharePoint/OneDrive in a workplace where numerous users are updating shared files and folders concurrently.

Steps for troubleshooting SharePoint and OneDrive errors

1. 1. Make sure you can access OneDrive online
   2. Ensure OneDrive is updated to the latest version
   3. Unlink OneDrive, then re-link it by running the setup again
   4. Move some files out of the sync folder
   5. Check if the file types and filenames are supported
   6. Switch off the office upload function
   7. Switch off proxy settings for a while
   8. Switch off your antivirus for a while
   9. Switch off your firewall for a while
   10. Reset OneDrive on your computer
   11. Reinstall, Repair or Update Office

If you’re still having issues you can learn more about OneDrive sync problems here.