# Syncing a SharePoint Folder to Windows File Explorer

You can use the below instructions to sync a SharePoint folder to your Windows File Explorer

## Step-by-step guide

1. You will receive an email from a member from IT alerting you that you have a folder shared with you. Click on the **Open button** in the email.  
      
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2. You will be taken to the SharePoint folder that has been shared with you.
3. On the top menu there will be a **sync button**.  
      
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4. Your web browser will alert you that it is trying to open in OneDrive. Click the **Open button**.  
      
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If you are already signed into OneDrive follow the **OneDrive already Setup** steps. If this is the first time you are signing into OneDrive then follow the **First Time Setup for OneDrive** steps.

**OneDrive already Setup**

1. You will receive a message that the folder has synced.
2. Click on the Windows File Explorer icon on the task bar.  
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3. Click on **Puffing Billy Railway** on the left hand menu.  
      
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4. You will now be able to see the shared folder.

**First Time Setup for OneDrive**

1. If you haven't signed into OneDrive before you may be asked to sign in. Click on the **Sign In** button.  
      
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2. You will be given the location of the folder. Click on the **Next button.**  
      
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3. Click the **Next button.**  
      
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4. Click the **Next button.**  
      
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5. Click the **Next button.**  
      
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6. Click the **Later button.**   
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7. Click the **Open my OneDrive folder button.**   
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8. Windows File Explorer will open and display the folder.  
      
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