How to Connect a SharePoint Site to Outlook When Attaching Files
- George Apostolov
How to Connect a SharePoint Site to Outlook When Attaching Files: step-by-step guide
On Outlook's New Mail Dashboard, go to the top menu bar and click 'Insert'.
Tap 'Attach File' afterwards.
Select 'OneDrive' from the list of options.
Following that, tap 'Groups'.
Browse the given options and select the specific SharePoint site you wish to integrate.
After completing these steps, the selected SharePoint site will be connected to Outlook. From there, you can access and use all the files stored in your SharePoint site. Simply select the file and tap 'Share Link' to attach it to your Outlook email.
Quick answer: To connect a SharePoint site to Outlook, navigate to the New Mail Dashboard, click Insert, and tap Attach File. Select OneDrive, tap Groups, and choose the desired SharePoint site. Finally, select a file and tap Share Link to attach it to your email.
About this Outlook tutorial
Integrate your SharePoint site with Outlook to easily access, select, and share stored files directly within your emails. This guide shows how to connect a SharePoint Site to Outlook When Attaching Files in 6 steps, starting with "On Outlook's New Mail Dashboard, go to the top menu bar and click 'Insert'" and finishing with "After completing these steps, the selected SharePoint site will be connected to Outlook...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Outlook interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to connect a SharePoint Site to Outlook When Attaching Files?
6 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Outlook data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Outlook and SharePoint. Related guides: Hubspot - connect to Outlook, How to Connect Outlook to PandaDoc and How to Connect SharePoint to Outlook. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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