How to Link to a SharePoint Site Page from Quick Links
Question details
The user needs to add a link to an internal SharePoint Site Page using the Quick Links web part, but cannot find the Site Pages library in the picker.
- Product
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Adding internal site links to a SharePoint interface via the Quick Links web part.
- Observed behavior
- The SharePoint Quick Links site picker displays Documents and Site Assets, but omits the Site Pages library, preventing direct selection of site pages.
Ensure you have edit permissions for the SharePoint page where the Quick Links web part is located, and have the target Site Page URL copied to your clipboard.
Use the 'From a link' Option to Add the Site Page
Since the Site Pages library is deliberately excluded from the site picker due to sync limitations, you can manually paste the page's URL as the official workaround.
Microsoft designed the Site tab picker to only list document libraries that can be synchronized. Because Site Pages is a specialized pages library without a Sync button, it does not appear in the default picker interface. Using a direct link bypasses this interface limitation.
Open the target SharePoint Site Page in your web browser and copy its full URL from the address bar.
Navigate back to the SharePoint page containing your Quick Links web part and click 'Edit' in the top right corner.
Click 'Add links' within the Quick Links web part to open the selection menu.
In the left-hand menu of the picker window, choose 'From a link' instead of 'Site'.
Paste the copied URL into the link box, click 'Add', and then click 'Republish' on your SharePoint page to save the changes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why doesn't the Site Pages library appear in the Quick Links picker?
The Site tab in the Quick Links picker only displays document libraries that support folder synchronization. Since Site Pages is a specialized pages library and lacks a Sync button, Microsoft intentionally omits it from the picker.
Can I change a SharePoint setting to show Site Pages in Quick Links natively?
No, there is currently no native SharePoint setting or admin toggle to force the Site Pages library to appear in the default site picker. You must use the 'From a link' option.
Will links added via URL break if the Site Page is renamed?
Yes, if the target Site Page's URL is changed or the page is moved to a different directory, the hardcoded URL pasted into the Quick Links web part may break. You will need to manually edit the web part to update the link.
