# How to Replace a Document in SharePoint Libraries Without Breaking the Links

> To replace a document in SharePoint without breaking links, upload a new file with an identical filename to the main dashboard site library via the top menu bar, and tap replace.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-replace-a-document-in-sharepoint-libraries-without-breaking-the-links/
Apps: SharePoint
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a4c58ab56e05a00ff7cfc/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Inside the main dashboard of your site library, head over to the top menu bar and click 'Upload'.
2. Select 'Files' from the list of options and then choose the new document you want to upload. Make sure that its file name is identical to the existing filename of the document you wish to replace.
3. Following that, tap 'Replace' to proceed.
4. After completing these steps, the document will be replaced without breaking its original SharePoint file link.