This article provides you with 2 methods to add a shortcut of a shared folder to your File Explorer.


Your administrator needs to give you access to the shared folder.


Method 1:

  • Once you have access to the folder. Click on the blue OneDrive Coud icon in the bottom right hand side of your task bar.
    • (if you do not have a blue OneDrive cloud in your taskbar, please run the program first)
  • Then click on view online. This will redirect you to your web browser.
  • On the left hand side, click on shared
  • Select the folder you want to add to your File Explorer
  • Once selected, a few options will appear on the top of your screen.
  • Click on "Add Shortcut to my files"


Method 2:



You will receive an e-mail that is similar to the one in the image below

  • Click on "Open". This will redirect you to your browser.
  • From there follow the steps above to add it to your File Explorer