How to Restore the Missing Shared with Us Tab in SharePoint
Question details
Users need a way to restore or access the 'Shared with us' tab that has disappeared from SharePoint groups.
- Product
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Users are trying to view files shared with their organization or group but cannot locate the dedicated tab in the modern SharePoint interface.
- Observed behavior
- The 'Shared with us' tab is missing from SharePoint groups across the organization. Shared files are still accessible via the classic URL, but there is no native setting to restore the modern tab.
Ensure you have 'Edit' permissions for the SharePoint site so you can modify the left navigation menu to add custom links.
Use a URL Workaround to Re-add the Tab to Navigation
Since there is no built-in setting to restore the tab in the modern UI, you can manually link the classic view to your site's navigation menu.
Although the modern interface no longer displays the 'Shared with us' tab by default, the underlying view still exists and can be accessed using a specific URL parameter.
Open your SharePoint site and navigate to the default Document Library. Copy the URL from your browser's address bar. It should look similar to: https://tenant.sharepoint.com/sites/sitename/Shared%20Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspx
At the end of the URL you just copied, append the parameter '?view=3'. The final URL should end with 'AllItems.aspx?view=3'. Press Enter to verify that it opens the correct 'Shared with us' view.
On the left navigation pane of your SharePoint site, scroll to the bottom and click on the 'Edit' button.
Hover your mouse over the location in the menu where you want the tab to appear. Click the '+' icon and select 'Link' from the options.
Paste the modified URL (ending in ?view=3) into the address field, and type 'Shared with us' in the Display name field. Click 'OK', then click 'Save' at the bottom of the navigation pane to apply the changes for all users.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the 'Shared with us' tab disappear in SharePoint?
Microsoft occasionally updates the modern SharePoint interface, which can result in the removal, consolidation, or relocation of certain tabs like 'Shared with us'. The underlying data remains secure, but the access methods may change.
Can I restore the tab for all users automatically across the organization?
There is currently no global tenant setting to natively restore the modern tab for everyone at once. Site administrators must manually add the customized link to the navigation menu of each affected SharePoint site.
Does this URL workaround work on mobile devices?
Yes. Once you add the customized link to the site's navigation menu, users accessing the SharePoint site via mobile browsers or the SharePoint mobile app will be able to tap the link and successfully view the shared documents.
