Using cloud storage in Microsoft Teams

11/22/2019

• Add a cloud storage service
• Share a file from cloud storage
• Share a folder from cloud storage
• Sign-in issues

Add a cloud storage service to Teams

Add a cloud storage service to Teams

Got files stored in the cloud? No problem.

In the desktop or web app, click Files on the left side of the app, and then click Add cloud storage. Pick your cloud storage service from the list that comes up.

As of right now, you can share files from Box, Dropbox, Dropbox for Business, Google Drive, and ShareFile in Teams.

Sign in with your account. You might need to turn off your pop-up blocker first.

Now you can add files from the cloud as well as from your computer to channels.

Note: Contact your IT admin if cloud storage options don't appear.

Share a file from cloud storage in Teams

Share a file from cloud storage in Teams

Add a cloud file to a channel conversation

If you haven’t already, add your cloud storage service to Teams.

In the desktop or web app, go to the conversation, click Choose file beneath the compose box, and pick your cloud storage service from the menu. Now you can pick the file you want to add.

Note: Contact your IT admin if cloud storage options don't appear.

Add a cloud file to a chat

We don't currently support sharing files from cloud storage services like Box or Dropbox in one-on-one or group chats. You can still attach files from your OneDrive account to a chat message, though.

Share a folder from cloud storage in Teams

Share a folder from cloud storage in Teams

In the desktop or web app, go to the Files tab in your channel of choice. Click Add cloud storage, then select the service you want. If you haven't done so already, you'll need to sign in to your account to access your files.

Once you see your folders, pick the one you'd like to share with the channel. (All you OneDrive users stay tuned—support for adding folders from your OneDrive account is coming soon.)

FYI, sharing a folder won't automatically grant access to everyone in your team. You'll need to do that through your cloud storage provider's website.

Note: Contact your IT admin if cloud storage options don't appear.

Cloud storage sign-in issues in Teams

Cloud storage sign-in issues in Teams

If you're having problems signing in to your cloud storage service, there’s probably a pop-up blocker running. If Teams stops responding when you try to sign in to cloud storage, make sure your pop-up blocker is off and try again.