How to Link a Shared OneDrive Folder to File Explorer
In today’s digital age, cloud storage services like OneDrive have become an essential part of our daily lives. One of the most common tasks is to link a shared OneDrive folder to your File Explorer for easy access and management. This article will guide you through the steps to achieve this, ensuring that you can quickly access and work on shared files without any hassle.
Step 1: Open OneDrive
The first step is to open OneDrive on your computer. You can do this by clicking on the OneDrive icon in the system tray or by searching for OneDrive in the Start menu.
Step 2: Access Shared Folders
Once OneDrive is open, click on the “Shared” section on the left-hand side of the window. This will display all the shared folders that you have access to.
Step 3: Select the Shared Folder
Scroll through the list of shared folders and select the one you want to link to File Explorer. Once you have selected the folder, right-click on it and choose “Manage access.”
Step 4: Copy the Folder Link
In the “Manage access” window, you will see a link to the shared folder. Right-click on the link and select “Copy” to copy the folder’s URL.
Step 5: Open File Explorer
Now, open File Explorer by clicking on the File Explorer icon in the taskbar or by pressing the Windows key + E.
Step 6: Paste the Folder Link
In the File Explorer window, click on the “This PC” or “Computer” section on the left-hand side. Then, right-click on the “OneDrive” folder and select “Paste.” This will create a new folder in OneDrive with the same name as the shared folder.
Step 7: Rename the Folder (Optional)
If you want to rename the folder to make it more recognizable, right-click on the new folder and select “Rename.” Enter the new name and press Enter.
Step 8: Link the Shared Folder to File Explorer
Now, right-click on the new folder and select “Properties.” In the Properties window, go to the “Location” tab and click on “Move.” Choose a new location for the folder, such as a new folder on your desktop or another drive, and click “Move.”
Step 9: Create a Shortcut
To make it even easier to access the shared folder, you can create a shortcut on your desktop. Right-click on the new folder in File Explorer, select “Send to” and then “Desktop (create shortcut).” This will create a shortcut to the shared folder on your desktop.
Conclusion
By following these simple steps, you can easily link a shared OneDrive folder to File Explorer. This will allow you to access and manage shared files with ease, without the need to navigate through OneDrive each time. Happy file sharing!
