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Avian 1
Iron Contributor
Apr 26, 2019

How to enable Files-On-Demand on SharePoint?

Hello

 

I know how to enable Files-On-Demand in OneDrive.

 

I also want to understand how to enabled Files-On-Demand on SharePoint online when we use SharePoint Sync? Is there any kind of setting need to enable like I did in OneDrive client?

 

Avian

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  • jcgonzalezmartin's avatar
    jcgonzalezmartin
    MVP
    Apr 26, 2019
    Files OnDemand is not a feature you enable/disable in SPO / ODFB...it's provided by the ODFB Sync Client as long as you have Windows 10 as OS with the required update
    • Avian 1's avatar
      Avian 1
      Iron Contributor
      Apr 26, 2019

      jcgonzalezmartin 

       

      Thanks for reply. I just want to understand how can I files on demand with SharePoint Sync? Looking for some basic steps.

      • ChrisWebbTech's avatar
        ChrisWebbTech
        MVP
        Apr 26, 2019

        Hi Avian 1 once On-Demand is enabled in your OneDrive client, it is enabled for both OneDrive and SharePoint, you do not have to further configure anything else. 

         

        As a side note, there is a GPO policy that can force SharePoint online sync's to always stay as Online-Only for reference if ever needed. 

         

        Hopefully this answers your question.  

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      Avian 1
      Iron Contributor
      Apr 26, 2019

      Rnishat0786 

       

      Thanks for reply. I am just looking for some basic steps to use with SharePoint Sync. 

      • Rnishat0786's avatar
        Rnishat0786
        Iron Contributor
        Apr 26, 2019

        Avian 1 

         

        The article that I have shared with you ... has basic steps in it about Files On Demand... it also has a Video explaining the same..

         

        Thanks

  • 44Aman's avatar
    44Aman
    Copper Contributor
    Oct 08, 2019

    Avian 1 I had trouble with this. What you're looking for is the "Sync" button within your Sharepoint folder. Click this, and it will add the folder to your desktop synced items within OneDrive 

     

    After this, it will open OneDrive, and you can manage the folder and any settings from OneDrive, e.g.

     

    • craigwoodburn's avatar
      craigwoodburn
      Copper Contributor
      Feb 10, 2020

      Thanks 44Aman 

       

      However, whilst I can see this in Microsoft Teams:

      I can't see it in Sharepoint Online:

       

      Am I missing something? Perhaps there's an option you have turned on that I don't? I've checked IE, Edge and Chrome and all have the sync button missing.

       

      Thanks!

      Craig

       

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