A step-by-step guide on how to sync files to File Explorer
To synchronize files from SharePoint to File Explorer, you can do the following:
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To sync files from SharePoint to File Explorer, follow these steps:
- Go to the SharePoint site and navigate to the document library you want to sync.
- Click the Sync button in the toolbar. If this is your first time doing this, you might be prompted to open the OneDrive app.
- The files from the SharePoint library will now sync to File Explorer and be available under OneDrive > Your Company Name.

To sync files from Microsoft Teams:
- Open Teams and navigate to the channel where the files are located.
- Click the Files tab at the top of the channel. Here, you'll see all the files shared within that channel.
- Click the Sync button in the menu bar. This will open the OneDrive app if it’s not already running.
- Once syncing has started, the files from the Teams channel will be accessible in File Explorer under OneDrive > Your Company Name.

By syncing, you can access files directly in File Explorer, making it easier to manage and edit documents locally.
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