Can’t sync to see the file in the one drive folder. I can view it online only.

Lane Wascom 21 Reputation points
2021-08-09T16:36:30.713+00:00

I am trying to share a folder with my co-worker who is in my organization. I have previously shared folders with her and she's been able to edit, add documents, and view all documents I've added in real time. However, with he most recent two folder's I've shared, she is only able to view the folder online by accessing the link. She can't sync these folders to her one drive for quick access. I am trying to avoid her having to access the link each time she needs to view the folder & make changes.

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  1. Echo Du_MSFT 17,181 Reputation points
    2021-08-10T03:00:55.593+00:00

    Hello @Lane Wascom ,

    Welcome to Q&A Forum!

    This is the default behavior on SharePoint online.

    People can only gain access to the file or folder by following a link that has been sent to them. Until they follow the link, they won't have access to the file or folder, and they won't find it by using Search.

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    If the user you want to be shared does not want to view or modify the folder through this link, you can grant this user Edit permission on the site level or library level.

    Thanks,
    Echo Du

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  1. Lane Wascom 21 Reputation points
    2021-08-10T13:59:00.06+00:00

    With this set up, my co-worker should be able to view, edit, & save new documents within the folder without having to access the link each time?121974-capture-microsoft.jpg

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