how to create master page in sharepoint online ( office 365 )

Question

Greetings

I am using Sharepoint online ( office 365 )
Problem: as I try to connect to map drive to create master page, gives me below error

Solution Required: How can I remove below error ? to copy master.html to convert into Sharepoint master page ( as we do in on prem )

Answer 1

Hi @Mohammad Qasim ,

When you sign in to the site by using your Office 365 credentials, make sure that you select the Keep me signed in check box.

Please refer to this article: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-US/sharepoint/troubleshoot/administration/troubleshoot-mapped-network-drives

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Answer 2

Hi @Mohammad Qasim ,

As a workaround, you could use SharePoint Designer 2013 to create master page in SharePoint Online. Below articles would be helpful:

https://www.enjoysharepoint.com/create-master-page-in-sharepoint-2013-using-sharepoint-designer/

https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/create-a-custom-master-page-in-html-for-Sharepoint-online/

Note: Microsoft is providing this information as a convenience to you. The sites are not controlled by Microsoft. Microsoft cannot make any representations regarding the quality, safety, or suitability of any software or information found there. Please make sure that you completely understand the risk before retrieving any suggestions from the above link.

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