How to add Sharepoint folders to Windows File Explorer

Coast Hotels hosts shared folders on Microsoft SharePoint.  Saving/Moving files in File Explorer can be easier and more productive if you work with files frequently.  There are a couple of ways accessing these shared folders in file Explorer.

1. Sync the SharePoint folders to your file explorer so that you have an offline copy on your computer.   (Preferred method)
2. Create a shortcut under your OneDrive to these SharePoint folders.

(Note:  You should only choose one method for your computer, as having both Sync and Shortcut can cause confusion with OneDrive)

Sync the SharePoint folders to your file explorer. (Preferred method)

1. Synchronizing the SharePoint folder allows you to access the shared like a folder.
2. In Microsoft Teams > Files > navigate into the folder (eg. Apps) that you would like to sync to your computer.
3. Click "Sync" on the menu bar.
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5. A message box will appear and let you know that the sync is being worked on.
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7. A new icon will appear in File Explorer that links to this shared folder, and OneDrive will continue to sync its content until completion.
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9. With this shared folder available in File Explorer, you can treat it like a folder on your computer.  Changes you make is sync'd onto SharePoint.
10. The Status icon tells you whether the folder/file is available online (cloud), downloaded to your computer (green tick), or always keep on this device (solid green).

Create a shortcut under your OneDrive to these SharePoint folders.

1. In Microsoft Teams, under "Teams and Channels", select the Team that contained the shared folder.
2. On the right panel, click on "Files" to view the shared contents.
3. Select the folder (eg. Apps) that you wish to create a shortcut and choose "Add Shortcuts to OneDrive". 
4. Apps is now added as a shortcut under your File Explorer's OneDrive section.  When you need to save/download files to this shared folder, this folder can now be easily accessed.