Why Is There No Sync Option on SharePoint?

Why is there no sync option in SharePoint? That might be cased by an unstable connection, cache, service glitch or stuck. So, where is the sync icon on SharePoint? It displays on the upper side taskbar. What is the sync icon? Two semicircle arrows. How to fix this issue? Refer to the following content:

Way 1: Common Solutions

As mentioned before, the sync option missing problem might be caused by various reasons. So, you should make sure that the network connection is stable and good. Also, when there is a glitch or stuck, you can quit SharePoint and restart it again.

Way 2: Confirm Permissions for SharePoint and OneDrive

Should you come across the problem of the missing sync button in SharePoint, it could potentially be attributed to inadequate permissions. To verify your access rights, proceed as follows:

Step 1: Navigate to the SharePoint Admin Center, then choose Settings > OneDrive from the right-side panel. Afterward, opt for Sync.

Step 2: Confirm that the checkbox for Show the Sync button on the OneDrive website is marked. It's important to be aware that the Sync button may not appear immediately, so please be patient.

If methods above cannot solve your problem, you can head to MultCloud, a smart web-based cloud file manager. It allows you to manage multiple cloud drives/accounts in one platform. You can upload files to OneDrive, download documents from Dropbox, share a Google Drive folder, etc.

MultCloud makes it easy to download SharePoint documents when you find the sync options is missing on SharePoint. Also, it empowers you to transfer files between SharePoint accounts directly.

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After signing up MultCloud, you can take the following steps:

Step 1: Add Cloud. Tap the Add Cloud button on the left sidebar. Then hit the icon of SharePoint to add your account. Next, follow the on-screen tips to grant MultCloud access.

Step 2: Download from SharePoint. Go to SharePoint library document, select the file you want to sync, then hie the Download tab.

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