How to Move Files From One SharePoint Site to Another
- George Apostolov
How to Move Files From One SharePoint Site to Another: step-by-step guide
Inside the main dashboard of your SharePoint site, head over to the left-side panel and click the library that contains the file you wish to move.
Hover your mouse cursor over the file and then tap the 'More Actions' button.
Subsequently, choose 'Move To' from the list of options.
Following that, select the site where you wish to move the file and then tap 'Move Here' to proceed.
After completing these steps, the selected file will be moved to another SharePoint site.
Quick answer: To move files in SharePoint, first click the library containing the file in the left-side panel. Next, click 'More Actions' for the file and choose 'Move To'. Finally, select the destination site and tap 'Move Here' to complete the file transfer.
About this SharePoint tutorial
Transfer files between SharePoint sites by selecting the file library, choosing Move To, and picking the destination site. This guide shows how to move Files From One SharePoint Site to Another in 5 steps, starting with "Inside the main dashboard of your SharePoint site, head over to the left-side panel and..." and finishing with "After completing these steps, the selected file will be moved to another SharePoint site". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real SharePoint interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to move Files From One SharePoint Site to Another?
5 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 SharePoint data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under SharePoint. Related guides: How to Move Files in SharePoint, How to Publish Power BI to SharePoint and How to Recover Deleted Files From SharePoint Sites. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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