How do I set up File Explorer for Teams files?

Modified on Fri, 9 Jul, 2021 at 10:06 AM

  1.  Go to the Teams Channel you would like to Sync to your File Explorer and select ‘Files’.
     
  2. Select ‘Sync. If this doesn’t do anything, go to the alternative guide below. 
  3.  
  4. If your browser requests permission to use "Microsoft OneDrive," confirm that this is okay. 
  5. Open File Explorer to view the files.
      


Alternative Guide for Syncing Teams files (Via Sharepoint)


  1. Go to the Teams Channel you would like to Sync to your File Explorer and select ‘Files’. 
     
  2. Select ‘Open in SharePoint’.
     
  3. After opening the SharePoint version of the Teams File, select ‘Sync’. 
     
  4. If your browser requests permission to use "Microsoft OneDrive," confirm that this is okay. 
  5. Open File Explorer to view the files. 
     


Additional support can be found on Microsoft's guide 'Syncing with Teams/Sharepoint': https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/sync-sharepoint-and-teams-files-with-your-computer-6de9ede8-5b6e-4503-80b2-6190f3354a88 

 

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