Use File Explorer for Teams Files

Issue/Question

How can I use file explorer to view my Team's files?

Environment

• Windows
• Teams

Resolution

Method 1: Setting it up through Teams

• Open Teams.

• Open the Team.
• Select Files from the menu at the top.

• Click Open in SharePoint. 

 Note: The instructions continue below method 2. 

Method 2: Setting it up through the web

• Open Office 365.
• Click Sharepoint.

• Click on the Team you want to sync files with. 

• Click on Documents on the menu on the left.

Once you complete Method 1 or Method 2 to open your Teams in Sharepoint: 

• In the Documents section, Click Sync from the menu at the top.

• Click Sync Now.

• A pop-up will appear asking to Open Microsoft OneDrive.
• Click Open Microsoft OneDrive.

• You will get a pop up in the corner to the right saying its syncing your files.

 Note: You will be able to view your files for that team under file explorer. You will need to do this process for each group in Teams. 

• To view the files, select File Explorer. 

• On the left menu, expand the Macomb Community College folder.
• Select the group.