How to Restore Followed SharePoint Sites in OneDrive Quick Access
Question details
Users need to restore the view of all followed SharePoint sites in the OneDrive Quick Access menu, which currently limits the display to recently visited sites.
- Product
- Microsoft OneDrive and SharePoint
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Navigating to followed SharePoint document libraries directly from the OneDrive interface.
- Observed behavior
- The 'More places' section in OneDrive Quick Access only shows recently visited SharePoint sites, hiding previously followed sites and libraries.
Ensure you are signed in with the correct Microsoft 365 account credentials and have an active internet connection before troubleshooting cloud synchronization.
Verify Followed Sites via SharePoint Home Page
Confirm whether the missing sites are still actively followed on your SharePoint account.
Log in to the Microsoft 365 portal and click on the App Launcher (waffle icon) in the top-left corner.
Select the SharePoint icon to open the SharePoint home page.
Review the 'Following' section on the left sidebar. If the missing sites appear here but not in OneDrive, the issue is specific to the OneDrive interface.
Test OneDrive Access in Different Browsers
Determine if the display issue is caused by browser cache or specific browser configurations.
Request Microsoft 365 Back-End Investigation
Since this is a known interface behavior change, a support ticket is required for an official resolution from Microsoft.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why are my SharePoint sites missing from OneDrive Quick Access?
Microsoft has updated the OneDrive experience to prioritize recently visited sites in the Quick Access menu. This design change often hides sites that you follow but haven't visited recently.
Can I manually pin a SharePoint site to OneDrive Quick Access?
Yes, you can navigate directly to the specific SharePoint document library, click on the library settings, and select 'Pin to Quick Access' to force it to appear in your OneDrive sidebar.
How can I access my SharePoint files if they don't appear in OneDrive?
You can bypass OneDrive entirely by opening the SharePoint web portal from the Microsoft 365 app launcher. From there, your 'Following' list will display all your followed sites and their associated document libraries.
