Quick summary
This tutorial shows how to backup SharePoint files by using the Add Shortcut to OneDrive feature to sync a selected library folder directly to your OneDrive. It is a quick, built-in method that requires no third-party tools and works from any SharePoint document library.
Steps
- From the SharePoint dashboard, go to the left-side panel and click the document library that contains the files you want to back up.
- Browse the library and locate the specific folder you want to back up.
- Hover your cursor over the folder and click the Add Shortcut to OneDrive button to link it to your OneDrive.
- Once the steps are complete, the selected SharePoint folder will be successfully backed up to OneDrive.
