Adding files to a SharePoint Site

Owned by Dan Jakubiak
Last updated: Aug 08, 2022
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There are multiple methods of contributing files to a site. The two most efficient options for adding files are: through a synced computer as those folders are synchronized with the site, and saving the file to the site while editing in the Office365 program.

Creating a new file within the site’s web portal

  1. Open your web browser and navigate to your SharePoint site.

  2. Select the Documents tab in the left side-panel and navigate to the folder you want to create the document in.

  3. Click New in the top toolbar and select the type of file you want to create.

Uploading to a site that is synced to your computer

These instructions require the SharePoint site to be locally synced to your computer with OneDrive. For instructions on doing this see: Syncing a SharePoint Site on a ComputerUNDEFINED.

  1. On your computer that is synced to the SharePoint, open File Explorer or Finder.

  2. Find your SharePoint local copy

    1. Windows: Under University of Connecticut in the left sidebar, you will see a folder named after your SharePoint site. This is your local copy of the site. Open this folder.

    2. Mac: Click OneDrive- Shared Libraries… in the left side-panel.

  3. Navigate to the folder you wish to upload the file to, and drag-and-drop the file into that File Explorer window. You may also copy-and-paste the files it into the SharePoint folder.

This local copy of the site constantly syncs with the online site. Changes you make in your File Explorer will be reflected in the online site once your computer finishes uploading the changes.

Creating a Document in an Office365 Application

You can create new documents and save them to SharePoint directly from an Office 365 application such as Word, Excel, or PowerPoint.

  1. Create a new Office file (e.g. a Word, Excel, or PowerPoint file).

  2. Click the Save icon in the top left.

  3. Click More Options.

  4. Select Sites - University of Connecticut and choose the SharePoint site you wish to save to.

  5. Use the file explorer to navigate to the location you want to save the document in that SharePoint site.

  6. Click Save.

Using the Web Portal

The website will show all of your files, along with the recycling bin, site customizations, tracking lists, and recent activity.

  1. Open your web browser and navigate to your SharePoint site.

  2. Click Documents on the left sidebar.

  3. Use the file explorer to navigate to the folder you want the file uploaded to.

  4. There are two ways to upload content:

    1. Click Upload and choose the appropriate option.

       

    2. Alternatively, drag-and-drop the file from your computer into the SharePoint window.