How to sync a folder in sharepoint

Overview

This procedure will explain step-by-step how to Synchronise a folder in SharePoint.

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Difficulty

Very Easy

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Detail

Step 1: Sign into SharePoint

Open a new tab in your internet browser. Type your tenant name.sharepoint.com and press enter. For example: themobilecomputerman.sharepoint.com. Sign in using your email address and password. 

Step 2: Select Site

Click on the globe icon (My Sites) from the left side of your screen. 

Step 3: Click on Site

Click on the site you would like to sync.

Step 4: Select Folder

Select the folder you wish to Sync.

Step 5: Sync

Click the button that says "Sync."

Step 6: Wait for folder to sync

The folder you selected will start to sync. 

Step 7: Open folder

Now that you have synced the folders desired, you can access these documents offline from the folders in your computer.

Note: If you make any changes to documents, once you connect to the internet, the files will automatically sync.