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How to Add a Shared OneDrive Folder Shortcut on iPad
Question details
The user needs to add a shortcut for a shared OneDrive folder to 'My Files' directly from an iPad, but the option is missing in the mobile application.
- Product
- Microsoft OneDrive
- Device & OS
- iPadOS / iOS
- Scenario
- Field employees are trying to access and organize shared folders on their iPads for easier navigation.
- Observed behavior
- The 'Add shortcut to My Files' option, which is readily available on the desktop client, is missing in the OneDrive iOS app.
Ensure your iPad is connected to the internet and that you have your Microsoft OneDrive login credentials ready to access the web version of the service.
Use Safari to Add the Shortcut via OneDrive Web
Since the OneDrive iOS app currently lacks the feature, you can use a web browser on your iPad to access the OneDrive website and add the shortcut directly.
Although the OneDrive mobile app doesn't natively support adding shortcuts to 'My Files' for shared folders, the web version of OneDrive does. By accessing the web version from your iPad, you can manage your files just as you would on a desktop computer.
Launch Safari or any other preferred web browser on your iPad.
Navigate to the OneDrive website (onedrive.live.com) or your enterprise portal and log in with your Microsoft account.
Tap on the 'Shared' tab from the left-hand navigation menu to view the folders that have been shared with you.
Select the shared folder, tap the three-dot menu icon associated with it, and choose 'Add shortcut to My Files'. Once added, this shortcut will sync back to the OneDrive app on your iPad.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will the shortcut created in Safari sync to the OneDrive iPad app?
Yes. Once you add the shortcut to 'My Files' using Safari, the shortcut will automatically sync over the cloud and appear in the 'My Files' section of your native OneDrive iOS app.
Why is the 'Add shortcut' option missing on the OneDrive mobile app?
Microsoft has not yet implemented this specific folder shortcut feature in the iOS and iPadOS versions of the OneDrive app, limiting the functionality to the desktop and web environments.
Can I manage OneDrive files using the Apple Files app on iPad?
Yes, you can integrate OneDrive with the native Apple Files app. Open the Files app, tap the three-dot menu, select 'Edit Sidebar', and toggle on OneDrive to access your files directly from the iPad file system.
Does adding a shortcut to My Files take up extra storage space?
No, adding a shortcut only creates a navigational link to the shared folder. It does not duplicate the actual files, meaning it won't consume additional storage space on your device or in your personal OneDrive account.
