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IrvanR
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May 26, 2025
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Mapping File Share On Premise to SharePoint

I have a file server on On Premise (not published internet), currently the file server is mapped on the user's laptop file explorer so that users can access data when inside the office network. Users...
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    DaveMehr365
    Aug 04, 2025

    Hi IrvanR​ 

    no it's not possible, M365 is a cloud technology, on-premises is only in your network, SharePoint Online can't map to your, not published, environment...

    When users need access to on-premises data, you need a VPN configuration, or solutions with SharePoint Online:

    1. Migrate your data to SharePoint Online
    2. Copy data periodic from on-premises to M365 (with tools or PowerShell)
    3. Add on-premises data to M365 search (only search)

     

    Best, Dave

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DaveMehr365
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Aug 04, 2025

Hi IrvanR​ 

no it's not possible, M365 is a cloud technology, on-premises is only in your network, SharePoint Online can't map to your, not published, environment...

When users need access to on-premises data, you need a VPN configuration, or solutions with SharePoint Online:

  1. Migrate your data to SharePoint Online
  2. Copy data periodic from on-premises to M365 (with tools or PowerShell)
  3. Add on-premises data to M365 search (only search)

 

Best, Dave

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