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Tom_2883
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Mar 17, 2022

Adding SharePoint Directory to File Explorer

Hi,

I am attempting to add a SharePoint site which contains a number of subsites to one of our users File Explorer so that they can access the subsites via their desk top.

 

I am having issues doing this and have tried the following:

  1. Opened the 'Internet Options' >'Security' Tab > 'Trusted Sites' > 'Sites' > add 'Root'. I come out of the Security Tab and into the 'Advanced' Tab and make sure that 'SSL3.0' is ticked.
  2. I then go to 'Map Network Drive' > select a Drive letter > add the full SharePoint Site URL > select Connect using different credentials > Finish
  3. I am then asked to add Microsoft credentials Credentials but receive an error message 

 

I am unsure what to do from here or if I am missing something.

 

Any help would be appreciated. 

 

Many Thanks

Tom

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  • Tom_2883 
    You may want to look at other options since IE11 support will end by 15 June 2022.

    Other options (list is not extensive):
    - OneDrive for Business client (though not available for older SharePoint on-premise versions)
    - Use web-based tools that mimic Explorer (https://directory.collab365.com/listing/slim-companion-explorer/)
    - Use client side tools (e.g. https://community.spiceworks.com/products/64016-thinkscape-zee-drive)
    - Use PowerShell script to create drive mappings (not very stable)

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