SharePoint Document Issues

How to Download a KeePass File from SharePoint on Android

Maira Mehtab Oct 1, 2026 868 views

Question details

The user needs to download a KeePass file from SharePoint to their Android device, but the mobile app attempts to open it directly instead of saving it locally.

How to Download a KeePass File from SharePoint on Android

Product: Microsoft SharePoint
Device & OS: Android
Scenario: Accessing and downloading a third-party file format (KeePass) stored within a SharePoint document library on a mobile device.
Observed behavior: The SharePoint Android app incorrectly triggers an open action for the KeePass file, preventing the user from successfully downloading and saving the file to their device storage.

Before you start

Ensure you have a mobile web browser like Google Chrome installed on your Android device and have your SharePoint login credentials ready.

Solution 1Recommended

Use a Mobile Web Browser to Download the File

Bypass the default open behavior of the SharePoint Android app by accessing your document library through a mobile web browser like Chrome.

Because the SharePoint mobile app attempts to seamlessly open recognized files, it may fail to provide a simple 'download' option for specialized formats like KeePass databases. Using a web browser forces the standard web download behavior.

Open your mobile browser

Launch Google Chrome or your preferred web browser on your Android device.

Navigate to SharePoint

Type the URL of your SharePoint document library into the address bar and log in using your account credentials.

Locate the KeePass file

Browse the document library to find the specific KeePass file you want to save to your device.

Download the file

Tap on the file or open its context menu (usually represented by three dots) and select the 'Download' option. The file will be saved to your device's local Downloads folder.

Download Verification: You can check the progress and access the downloaded file by pulling down your Android notification shade or by opening your device's File Manager app.

Solution 2

Report the App Behavior to Microsoft

Submit feedback directly through the SharePoint app to notify the developers about the missing download functionality for third-party files.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the SharePoint app try to open the file instead of downloading it?

Mobile apps are designed to provide a seamless experience by automatically opening recognized files. However, for specialized third-party files like KeePass databases, this default behavior can override the standard download prompt, making it difficult to save the file locally.

Can I change the default download behavior in the SharePoint Android app?

Currently, the SharePoint Android app lacks a granular settings menu to force a download instead of opening specific file types. Using a mobile web browser remains the most reliable workaround.

Where do files downloaded from SharePoint via Chrome go on Android?

Files downloaded through Google Chrome are automatically saved to the standard 'Downloads' folder on your Android device. You can access these files using the 'Files' app or any third-party file manager installed on your phone.

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