How to Add SharePoint Link to File Explorer
In today’s digital world, SharePoint has become an essential tool for businesses and individuals to store, share, and collaborate on documents. As a result, it’s quite common to want to access SharePoint files directly from your computer’s file explorer. This can greatly enhance productivity and streamline your workflow. In this article, we will guide you through the process of adding a SharePoint link to your file explorer on both Windows and macOS.
Adding SharePoint Link to Windows File Explorer
1. Open File Explorer by clicking on the folder icon on your taskbar or pressing the Windows key + E.
2. In the address bar at the top, type “http://” followed by your SharePoint site URL. For example, “http://yoursharepointsite.com”.
3. Press Enter and you will be prompted to sign in with your SharePoint account credentials.
4. Once logged in, you will see your SharePoint site appear in the file explorer sidebar. You can now navigate through your SharePoint files and folders just like any other local drive.
Adding SharePoint Link to macOS Finder
1. Open Finder by clicking on the magnifying glass icon in the top-right corner of your screen or pressing Command + Space.
2. In the search bar at the top-right corner, type “sshfs” and press Enter. This will open the Terminal application.
3. In the Terminal, type the following command and press Enter: `sshfs -o allow_other user@yoursharepointsite.com /path/to/mount/point`
– Replace “user” with your SharePoint username.
– Replace “yoursharepointsite.com” with your SharePoint site URL.
– Replace “/path/to/mount/point” with the desired location on your Mac where you want to mount the SharePoint site.
4. You will be prompted to enter your SharePoint account password. Once entered, your SharePoint site will be mounted to the specified location in Finder, and you can access it as if it were a local drive.
Conclusion
Adding a SharePoint link to your file explorer allows for quick and easy access to your documents and files. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can enhance your productivity and collaboration on SharePoint. Whether you’re using Windows or macOS, the process is straightforward and can be completed in just a few minutes. Happy sharing!
