SharePoint tech tip: Sync files and folders

Just like with OneDrive, you can sync the files and folders in your department group site to your office computer. When you sync your files and folders, you can access your documents without going to the web, and can be set to always available on your computer, even when you’re offline.

Set-up sync

Access your department group site in SharePoint that you want to sync files from, and select Sync in the menu bar above the files and folders on the Documents section.

Note: If your browser asks for permission to use OneDrive, confirm that it’s OK.

If prompted, sign in to OneDrive with your LLCC email address to start syncing your files and finish OneDrive setup.

Work with your files in your file system

Once synced, your group site files and folders appear in File Explorer under the name of your organization, or if using a Mac, in Finder.

Each group site will appear in a separate folder under the Lincoln Land Community College drop-down in File Explorer or Finder.

Copy or move files from your computer to the group site right from your file system.

To check the status of your files, choose folders to sync/stop sync, or manage other sync settings, select the blue OneDrive cloud icon in the Windows notification area or Finder on a Mac.