SharePoint file share import tool

Import files to SharePoint faster with full control

Uploading files to a SharePoint library using native methods can be slow, unreliable, and difficult to scale. Manual approaches such as drag-and-drop in Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome, the Upload button in SharePoint Online, or syncing via OneDrive work for small transfers but often fail with bulk data or complex folder structures.

Large file sizes, deep path limits, approval workflows, version conflicts, and unstable connections can interrupt uploads and require repeated attempts.

SharePoint Manager Plus provides an enterprise-grade file share import tool that lets you upload files, folders, or entire file shares to SharePoint quickly and reliably while preserving structure, metadata, and permissions. Move data from local machines, network drives, or mapped shares into any SharePoint site with full control and automation.

How to upload to SharePoint

SharePoint Manager Plus lets you upload files, folders, or entire file shares to any SharePoint site in just a few steps:

1. In SharePoint Manager Plus, navigate to Migration > File Share Import, then click + Add New Task.
2. Select source files or folders from your local system, mapped drive, or network share.
3. Choose the destination site and library using the site URL picker.
4. Configure settings such as copy action, filters, folder structure, and timestamps.
5. If required, set metadata values for library columns.
6. Click Apply to run the task immediately or schedule it for later.
7. Monitor your task's progress and review the results from the dashboard.

Key features that make file uploads effortless

Multi-folder and bulk imports

Upload multiple folders simultaneously, including large datasets, while preserving hierarchy. This feature is ideal for migrating departmental file shares or archival repositories.

Flexible upload actions

Control how conflicts are handled:

• Replace existing files: Overwrites files in the destination SharePoint Online library when the same name already exists.
• Skip duplicates: Ignores files that already exist in the destination and uploads only new ones.
• Keep both versions: Uploads the file with a new name so both the original and incoming copies are preserved.
• Incremental sync (copy modified files only): Transfers only newly added or changed files after the initial import, keeping the destination in sync efficiently.

Metadata and structure preservation

Maintain timestamps, folder hierarchy, and custom column values during import, ensuring compliance with library requirements.

Scheduled and automated uploads

Automate file uploads to run at off-peak hours to save time and effort. Incremental tasks keep SharePoint content synchronized with the source.

Comprehensive filtering

Import only required files using extension filters, date ranges, or hidden-file options. This ensures that only relevant data is transferred, reducing unnecessary storage usage and processing time.

Centralized monitoring and reports

Track all tasks from a single dashboard. View detailed results, retry failed items, and configure scheduled jobs.

Common file upload use cases

Decommissioning legacy file servers

Organizations moving to a cloud-first strategy often need to migrate large amounts of data from aging on-premises hardware to a SharePoint Online library. This centralizes data and reduces maintenance costs.

Recurring departmental backups

Departments that generate frequent reports, such as monthly financial Excel files, use automated imports to ensure their local work is synced to a secure, version-controlled SharePoint environment.

Mergers and acquisitions consolidation

When two companies combine, data from various network sources and domains must be consolidated into a single SharePoint tenant to allow all employees to collaborate in one space.

Remote work enablement

Moving data from local office drives to SharePoint ensures that remote employees can access critical files via the web without needing a complex VPN setup.

How SharePoint Manager Plus compares with native tools

Benefits of importing files with SharePoint Manager Plus