Shared with me folder in one drive is not working anymore

If you are experiencing issues with accessing shared folders in OneDrive, it could be due to several reasons. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot the problem:

1. Check Access Permissions: Ensure that the sharing permissions are correctly set. Sometimes, re-sharing the folder can help, but if you have already tried this, ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the folder.
2. Access Request Settings: Verify that the access request settings of the OneDrive account allow sharing. If these settings are restrictive, it could prevent access to shared files.
3. Check for Limits: OneDrive has a limit on the number of items that can be shared in a folder. If the folder exceeds this limit, you may encounter issues. Consider moving some items out of the folder or sharing individual files instead.
4. Browser Settings: Sometimes, browser settings can interfere with OneDrive functionality. Ensure that options like "Do not save encrypted pages to disk" are unchecked in your browser's Internet Options.
5. Network Issues: Ensure that there are no network connectivity issues that might be affecting access to OneDrive.

If these steps do not resolve the issue, you may want to consult Microsoft support for further assistance.

References:

• "Unable to reach the server" error when sharing files or folders in SharePoint or OneDrive
• Access Denied or You need permission errors in SharePoint Online and OneDrive

Hi Abdulrahman Fawal,

Thanks for sharing your concern on Microsoft Q&A.

Regarding your concern, I understand that you have faced the problem with "Share with me" file feature. They often occur by one of these reasons:

1. Shared folders disappearing from File Explorer.
2. Shortcuts showing as .url links instead of actual folders.
3. Sync option missing for shared folders.
4. Linked to backend service changes or sync glitches.

Firstly, please help me verify access online:

1. Go to OneDrive.com and sign in.
2. Select Shared in the left navigation to confirm the folder is still shared with you.

After verifying, in case you can see the files, but the problem remains unchanged, you can try these troubleshoots:

1. Unlink and re-link OneDrive In the OneDrive app:
   • Go to Settings > Account > Unlink this PC, then sign in again.
2. Reset OneDrive Use the official reset command:
   • Press Win + R, type:

          %localappdata%\Microsoft\OneDrive\onedrive.exe /reset
     

   • Restart OneDrive manually after reset.
3. Add shortcut again If the folder is visible online:
   • Select the folder > Add shortcut to My files. This makes it appear in your OneDrive and sync to your PC.
4. Check selective sync
   • Right-click the OneDrive cloud icon > Settings > Account > Choose folders.
   • Ensure the shared folder is selected.

Here are some relevant articles and threads that you can check:

OneDrive folders shared with me are not appearing in my PC's OneDrive folder

Fixes or workarounds for recent issues in OneDrive

Hope the above steps can help you resolve the problem. In case you need more information, you can let me know below the comment session.

Thanks, and sincerely,

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