Does SharePoint work in Internet Explorer?

The Open with Explorer command in the classic SharePoint experience relies on Internet Explorer 11 and isn’t available in newer browsers.

Can you link SharePoint to File Explorer?

You can open SharePoint libraries in File Explorer, and move or copy files and folders from your desktop folders to SharePoint. You can also open multiple SharePoint libraries in File Explorer, and copy or move folders between them.

How do I sync Windows Explorer with SharePoint?

To sync a site library to your computer

  1. Sign in to your organization’s SharePoint in Microsoft 365 site with your work or school account.
  2. Open the library you want to sync.
  3. Select the Sync button. Notes:
  4. At the prompt, click Sync Now to start the sync app wizard.
  5. Select Sync Now in the wizard to start syncing.

How do I allow SharePoint to open in Explorer?

Depending on your version of Internet Explorer, do one of the following: Select the Tools menu, and then select Internet options….Add your SharePoint Online sites or Open with Explorer URL to trusted sites

  1. SharePoint Online.
  2. OneDrive for Business.
  3. Open with Explorer (uses a -files or -myfiles format)

Which browsers are compatible with SharePoint?

Mobile browser support Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge on Windows Phone 8.1 or later. Latest version of Chrome on Android 4.4 or later. Latest versions of Safari and Chrome on iOS 8 or later. For SharePoint Server 2019, Chrome or Safari on iOS10 or later.

What browser does SharePoint work best with?

The best browser for opening SharePoint documents is one that loads fast and blocks ads….Mozilla Firefox

  • Heavy customization with extensions and themes.
  • Intuitive user interface.
  • Efficient filters for phishing and malware.
  • Ability to store your passwords and log-in info inside an encrypted file.
  • Good performance.

How do I add a SharePoint drive to File Explorer?

In Internet Explorer, add the SharePoint document library to Trusted Sites

  1. In Internet Explorer, select the Settings. icon near the top right and then select Internet options.
  2. Select the Security tab, then select Trusted sites.
  3. Select Sites.
  4. Select Add.

How do I map a SharePoint site to a network drive?

Mapping a SharePoint site as a network drive

  1. Obtain address details of the SharePoint site or library you wish to map.
  2. Add the SharePoint site to Internet Explorer’s Trusted Sites.
  3. Use the Map Network Drive wizard, to map the site as a network drive.

What browser works best with SharePoint Online?

Microsoft recommends the Microsoft Edge browser for use with SharePoint Online.

What is the slowest type of web browser?

Internet Explorer 8 still the slowest browser.

Can you Map SharePoint as a drive?

There are three steps: Obtain address details of the SharePoint site or library you wish to map. Add the SharePoint site to Internet Explorer’s Trusted Sites. Use the Map Network Drive wizard, to map the site as a network drive.