How can I add a shared file onto my pc file explorer?

I do not have this option to add to file explorer. The only option is to add a shortcut (see image), however I do not want a shortcut, I want to be able to access files directly in file explorer.

Regarding step 4 above, I have tried this but the file does not come up as an option to add.

This answer has not solved my problem.

There's a OneDrive bug that's been persistent for nearly a year. Microsoft has not fixed it yet. Many people including myself are unable to access shared files/folders directly from the file explorer. The only "work around" at the moment, is to use the web version of OneDrive until Microsoft fixes the issue - or explore other alternatives to OneDrive.

I do have the folder now shared with my files. It only appears on my file explorer as an internet shortcut. When I click on it in my file explorer, I want to be able to access the files on file explorer, not for it to take me to the online version.

Hello Ella,

You cannot directly sync shared files or folders to your PC in File Explorer unless they are added as a shortcut to your own OneDrive.

Go to OneDrive on the web > Shared section.

Right-click the shared folder and select "Remove from My Files".

In the Shared section, right-click the folder and select "Add shortcut to My Files."

Open File Explorer and find your OneDrive folder. In onedrive application.

Right-click the OneDrive cloud icon in the system tray > Settings.

Go to Account > Choose folders and ensure the shared folder is checked

If the folder doesn’t appear, go to Settings > Account > Unlink this PC.

Sign in again to refresh the sync.

After these steps, the shared folder should be available in File Explorer under your OneDrive.

please check this if helps.

Hello Ella,

I am Jayshri, an Independent Advisor here to assist you with this issue.

1. To access a shared file on your PC, first, go to OneDrive on the web at Microsoft OneDrive and log in with your Microsoft account.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/microsoft-365/o...

2. In the left navigation pane, click on “Shared.” You will see the files that have been shared with you.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/see-...

3. Right-click on the file or folder shared with you and select "Add to my OneDrive." This action creates a shortcut to the shared item in your OneDrive.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/add-...

4. Open File Explorer and find the OneDrive folder in the left sidebar.

If you haven't set up OneDrive on your PC, you can download it from the Microsoft Store or the OneDrive website. Ensure OneDrive is running. If you see the OneDrive cloud icon in the system tray, right-click it and choose "Settings."

Under the Account tab, click on "Choose folders." Ensure that the folder containing the shared file is checked to sync.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/sync...

5. After the sync is complete, navigate to your OneDrive folder in File Explorer. The shared file should now be visible there.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/mana...

Please check, and I hope this helps you access the shared file on your PC.