Sync a Group Document library

Syncing a document library means you can access the files in the Group site (Sharepoint Library) from the file explorer.

This way you can get to and manage files in a familiar way. 

You can also download the files (keep a copy on your computer) for when you aren't connected to the internet.  If you make changes to a file while not connected to the internet, the changes will be saved and uploaded to the Group document library the next time your computer connects to the internet, automagically.

To Sync, go to the document library of your Group site

There is an option at the top called Sync. (Hint: if the Sync button isn't showing, make sure you've clicked on Documents on the left, and do not have a document selected/check marked)

A window will pop up saying that it is getting ready to sync.

OneDrive will then open and you can choose to sync some or all of the folders.

Once complete, the files will show in File Explorer under the heading Wise Group

To keep a copy of the files on your computer for use off line, right click on the file or folder and choose Always keep on this device.  This can take up a lot of room, so it is not recommended to do this stop with Mini Laptops.

To Stop Syncing a folder

If you move on from a project or just want to free up space on a device, you can right click on the folder and choose Free up space.