This article describes how to view files that have been shared with you using the OneDrive Desktop App using local client on a Windows PC or Mac.
To view files Shared with Me on the local OneDrive Client(in File Explorer) items must be in a shared folder. Individual Files cannot be synced to be viewed on the local client.
Go to https://www.office.com/ and login with your SU credentials.
Click on the OneDrive logo at the top in the list of applications to the left to go to your OneDrive account.At the bottom left corner choose Return to Classic View.
Go to the Shared and select Shared with meyou at the top to see files that have been shared with you.
Select the Folder you wish to be displayed on the OneDrive Desktop App.
- Please note that the Folder cannot be empty in order to sync to the OneDrive Desktop App.
Once you have opened selected the Shared folder at the top you will see the Sync option, select Sync (the folder must be opened to see the Sync option).
A new window will open, press Sync now.
Add shortcut to My files option.
Select Add shortcut to My files and the folder will be shown in the My files folder. See below, the blue link icon at the bottom of the folder notes that the item is a shortcut from your Shared folder.
You can then Sync your OneDrive account to be shown in your File Explorer.
Select Open Microsoft OneDrive
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When opening your file explorer to view OneDrive through the desktop app you will now see a separate section with a building icon for your files shared with you.
You can adjust what folders are show in the OneDrive desktop app by selecting the cloud icon in the system tray by your clock.
Select More then choose Settings
You can Choose the folders that are syncing or stop syncing a folder by selecting the appropriate option.
the Shared folders marked with shortcut icon.
