How do I open SharePoint in Explorer view? SharePoint is a powerful collaboration platform that allows users to share, manage, and access files and information from anywhere. One of the most convenient ways to navigate and manage your SharePoint content is by using the Explorer view. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to open SharePoint in Explorer view and explore its features.
The Explorer view in SharePoint provides a familiar file explorer interface, similar to what you would find in Windows or macOS. This view makes it easier to navigate through your SharePoint sites, libraries, and folders, and perform various operations such as uploading, downloading, and managing files. Here’s how you can open SharePoint in Explorer view:
1. Access SharePoint Online or On-Premises:
– For SharePoint Online, you can access your SharePoint site by logging in to your Office 365 account and navigating to the SharePoint section.
– For SharePoint on-premises, you will need to enter the URL of your SharePoint server, followed by the site collection path (e.g., http://yoursharepointsite.com/sites/yoursitecollection).
2. Enable Explorer View:
– Once you are on your SharePoint site, click on the gear icon (Settings) in the upper right corner of the page.
– Select “Site settings” from the dropdown menu.
– In the “Site collection administration” section, click on “Advanced settings.”
– Look for the “Enable Explorer view” option and set it to “Yes.”
– Click “OK” to save the changes.
3. Open SharePoint in Explorer View:
– After enabling the Explorer view, navigate back to your SharePoint site.
– You will now see an option for “Libraries” on the left-hand side of the page.
– Click on the library you want to open in Explorer view.
– Instead of clicking on the “Library” link, right-click on it and select “Open with Explorer.”
4. Use Explorer View:
– Once the Explorer view is open, you will see a familiar file explorer interface. You can now navigate through the library, upload and download files, and perform other operations just like you would on your local file system.
Remember that the Explorer view is primarily designed for managing files and folders. If you need to perform other SharePoint-specific tasks, such as editing pages or managing lists, you will need to use the standard SharePoint interface.
By following these steps, you can easily open SharePoint in Explorer view and take advantage of its convenient file management features. Whether you are a seasoned SharePoint user or new to the platform, the Explorer view can help you streamline your workflow and improve your collaboration with colleagues.
