How to Get Teams Channel URLs

Questions

• How can I get a direct link to a Teams folder or subfolder?
• Can I use Teams desktop or web to find these details?

Environment

This guide applies to Microsoft Teams users on the desktop or web app. It explains how to obtain direct links to folders within Teams channels. These are useful for automation, integrations, sharing, or troubleshooting tasks.

Resolution

1. Open Microsoft Teams: Launch the desktop app or visit teams.microsoft.com.
2. Navigate to the Channel: Click Teams on the sidebar, then select your Team and the specific Channel.
3. Get the URL of a folder or subfolder:
   1. In the Files tab, locate the folder or create a new one.
   2. Click the … next to the folder name.
   3. Select Open in SharePoint. A browser tab will open the SharePoint site.
   4. The URL is the full address in your browser's address bar.

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