# How to Create a Shared Folder in SharePoint

> To create a shared folder in SharePoint, click New in your site library dashboard, select Folder, add a name and color, and tap Create. Then, hover over the new folder, click Share, enter user email addresses, and select Copy Link or Send to grant access.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-create-a-shared-folder-in-sharepoint/
Apps: SharePoint
Updated: 2026-10-05
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## Steps

1. Inside the main dashboard of your site library, go to the top menu bar and click 'New'.
2. Select 'Folder' from the list of options.
3. Following that, add a unique folder name and specify your preferred folder color.
4. Tap 'Create' afterwards to proceed.
5. Next, hover your mouse cursor over the newly created folder and then click the 'Share' button.
6. Finally, enter the email addresses of the users to whom you wish to share the folder and then tap 'Copy Link' or 'Send' to give access.