SharePoint Document Issues

How to Add Another Files Tab to a Microsoft Teams Channel

Adam Davis Oct 23, 2026 869 views

Question details

The user wants to add a second Files tab to an existing Microsoft Teams channel to connect an additional SharePoint folder or library.

How to Add Another Files Tab to a Microsoft Teams Channel

Product: Microsoft Teams
Device & OS: not provided
Scenario: Organizing files and accessing multiple SharePoint folders or libraries directly from a single Microsoft Teams channel workspace.
Observed behavior: Microsoft Teams limits each channel to only one default, built-in Files tab linked to that specific channel's SharePoint folder, preventing the addition of a second native Files tab.

Before you start

Verify that you have sufficient permissions within the Microsoft Teams workspace to add new tabs or create new channels.

Solution 1Recommended

Use a Website Tab to Link the SharePoint Folder

Since a second native Files tab is not supported, adding a Website tab is the best workaround to access another SharePoint folder within the same channel.

This method keeps your team in the same channel while allowing direct access to an external SharePoint document library or specific folder through a standard web view.

Copy the SharePoint URL

Navigate to the secondary SharePoint folder or document library you want to link, and copy its complete URL from your web browser's address bar.

Add a new tab in Teams

Open the desired Microsoft Teams channel and click the '+' (Add a tab) icon located at the top of the channel window.

Select the Website app

In the 'Add a tab' dialogue box, search for and select the 'Website' application.

Configure and save

Enter a descriptive name for the tab (such as 'Secondary Files' or the folder name), paste the copied SharePoint URL into the URL field, and click 'Save'.

Use a Website Tab to Link the SharePoint Folder

Authentication Tip: Users will automatically be signed into the SharePoint folder using their existing Microsoft 365 credentials when they click this new Website tab.

Solution 2

Create a New Channel for a Dedicated Files Tab

If you require the native Microsoft Teams file management experience, creating a new channel will automatically generate a fresh, dedicated Files tab.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I rename the default Files tab in a Microsoft Teams channel?

No, the default Files tab provided in every Microsoft Teams channel is a core system component. Microsoft restricts users from removing or renaming this primary tab.

Is there a way to add a SharePoint Document Library directly as a tab?

Yes. Instead of using a Website tab, you can click the '+' icon, select 'SharePoint', and choose 'Document libraries' to embed specific SharePoint libraries directly into your channel.

Why does Microsoft Teams only allow one built-in Files tab?

Teams structures its file architecture by assigning exactly one default SharePoint folder per channel to ensure consistent permissions and prevent structural conflicts within the underlying SharePoint site.

Will users need extra permissions to view a Website tab linked to SharePoint?

Yes, adding the tab in Teams does not automatically grant file access. You must ensure that the team members have the appropriate SharePoint permissions to view the linked folder or library.

Document & File Issues