Create OneDrive Link to Files and Folders in Teams.
Modified on: Wed, 15 May 2024 12:53You can create a link to files and folders stored in Teams so that it appears in File Explorer inside your NHS OneDrive.
This allows you to navigate files and folders the same way you did when you accessed the files from a network share.
In this example, I am going to create a Link to End User Computing from my Team UHSx - IT Operations Department
In Teams, navigate to the Team and Channel you want to create a link to.
Click Files at the top. You will then see another set of options below. One of the options is Add shortcut to OneDrive.
Click that option.
If you do not see the option you may need to click the ... symbol to see it in a drop down menu.
You will see a message confirming the action.
Open File Explorer and expand the OneDrive - NHS entry from the folder selection on the left. You will see the Channel has appeared in the list with a Link symbol. Please note, it may take a minute or two for the folder to appear. On some occasions, you may need to quit OneDrive and reopen it.
Click on that and you can navigate the folders and files just like you could on the network. Any changes you make will reflect in Teams. You can drag and drop files into the structure and create folders. It will update for everyone using the Team. Be careful when deleting files and folders as this will delete the data from the Team/Sharepoint.
If you want to remove the link, Right click the link in the folder list on the left and select one drive - remove shortcut This will remove it from your account. It will not delete the channel or folders from Teams/Sharepoint and it will not remove your access in Teams/Sharepoint.
For information on what the various status symbols mean in a OneDrive folder, please consult this Microsoft Article.