You can also access shared folders from your Shared list on OneDrive.com or in the OneDrive mobile apps. You can still copy, move, edit, rename, share, and delete anything in the folder. Some OneDrive shared folders are showing up as .url internet shortcuts. See below for more information.

When using the OneDrive app, you can download a local copy of a file to your device. In the OneDrive app, open the folder that has the files you want to download. Make sure the folder contents appear in List view, not as thumbnails. Tap More next to the file you want to save and then tap Save.

When you need a new shared location to store team files, you can create a site that contains a shared library right from OneDrive, add members, and start working together. And it’s easy to copy or move files where you and others need them.

In OneDrive, right-click the file. Select a command. Select New > Folder. Type a name for the folder. Select Create. Looking for an older file? Search is a powerful tool to find all your online files. Type a word or phrase in the Search box. Select a file, or press Enter.

Helpful info about shared folders. When you open a shared OneDrive file while signed in to your Microsoft account, people with permission to edit that file can see that you've opened it. People who can edit will also be able to see your name, email address, and profile picture.

Admins should view Help for OneDrive Admins, the OneDrive Tech Community or contact Microsoft 365 for business support. Use OneDrive as a cloud backup to share your files and folders with others. Learn how to control permissions, allow editing, or set expiration dates.

You can download files and folders from Microsoft OneDrive, or from SharePoint in Microsoft 365, SharePoint Server Subscription Edition, or SharePoint Server 2019 to your computer with just a few clicks. Note: If you're downloading regularly from a Shared folder, you can add and sync shared folders to your own OneDrive.