Upload Files to a SharePoint Document Library and Copy Access Links

Issue/Question

How to upload documents to SharePoint and get links to the files

Environment

  • SharePoint Online

Resolution

Sync Files and Copy Share Links

  1. Navigate to the SharePoint Document Library in a Browser
  2. Drag and Drop files from your computer into the browser window
  3. Click the next to the file name
  4. Click Copy link
  5. This link can be shared with anyone that has access
    Note: anonymous access means that anyone can view this link and it can be published on a website

Sync Files from the Desktop using File Explorers

  1. From the Document Library click Sync
  2. Click Open Microsoft OneDrive
    Note: the ​​​​​​​OneDrive Sync Client will need to be installed and configure
  3. Click the OneDrive pop-up in the lower right corner
  4. A local folder will open, and files can be added here
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