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Accessing SharePoint from Microsoft Teams

A reference guide for finding and opening files stored in SharePoint when working in Microsoft Teams.

Overview

The easiest way to access SharePoint files in Teams is through OneDrive. Click the OneDrive icon in the left sidebar to open a unified view of your files, including all your SharePoint team sites.

OneDrive gives you direct access to SharePoint sites and team files in one place.

Step 1: Click OneDrive in the Sidebar

  1. In the left app bar, click OneDrive (the cloud icon)
  2. OneDrive opens with your files and SharePoint sites

Click OneDrive

Step 2: Find Your SharePoint Sites

In the OneDrive left menu, look for Quick access. Your SharePoint team sites appear here, for example:

  • OVES 全体
  • OVES : Software 软件工程
  • Other teams you've accessed

Click a site name to browse its files and folders.

OneDrive with SharePoint sites in Quick access

Step 3: Browse Files

  • Quick access — Click a SharePoint site to open its document library
  • Recent — See files you've opened recently (including from SharePoint)
  • Shared — Files shared with you
  • My files — Your personal OneDrive files

Use the search bar at the top (Ctrl+Alt+E) to find specific files across all locations.

Method 2: Open in SharePoint (Full Site)

When you need version history, advanced sharing, or bulk actions:

  1. Open OneDrive and go to a SharePoint site via Quick access
  2. When viewing the site's files, click Open in SharePoint (or Open in browser) in the top bar
  3. SharePoint opens in your browser with the full document library

Quick Reference

Task Where to Go
Access SharePoint sites Left sidebar → OneDrive → Quick access → click a site
View recent files OneDrive → Recent
Open full SharePoint site OneDrive → site → Open in SharePoint
Search files OneDrive search bar (Ctrl+Alt+E) or Teams search (Ctrl+E)

Troubleshooting

Issue Action
Don't see OneDrive in the sidebar Click Apps (+) and add OneDrive. It may appear as a cloud icon.
SharePoint site not in Quick access Open the site from a channel's Shared tab first — it will appear in Quick access after you use it.
Can't find a file Use search in OneDrive (Ctrl+Alt+E) or Teams (Ctrl+E) and filter by Files.
No access to a site Ask the channel owner or your manager to add you to the team.