Notion AI connector for Microsoft SharePoint & OneDrive (beta)
Connect SharePoint & OneDrive to Notion AI.
Jump to FAQsThe SharePoint and OneDrive AI connector is a single Microsoft app and integration that gives Notion AI access to both SharePoint and OneDrive data.
This integration enables powerful search and analysis across your stored files, making it simple to find company policies, analyze project documentation, and process Excel data.
The SharePoint and OneDrive AI connector is currently in beta and subject to the beta terms of your agreement.
To connect SharePoint and OneDrive to Notion AI:
You must be a Microsoft 365 Admin and Notion workspace owner.
You must be on a Business or Enterprise Plan.
Permissions for specific content will follow Microsoft – users will only see content they have access to.
To connect SharePoint and OneDrive to your Notion workspace:
In Notion, go to
Settings→Notion AI→ clickConnectunderSharePoint and OneDrive.
You'll be taken to Microsoft Teams. Don't close Notion during the setup process!
A Microsoft page should automatically open, asking to accept application permissions. Click
Accept.Once the installation is complete, return to Notion. You'll see a
Connection is in progressscreen. ClickDone.
The connection can take up to 36 hours to complete.
You can manage the connection by opening Notion AI at the bottom of your screen and clicking on ••• → Connect SharePoint and OneDrive → Settings.
FAQs
What data does Notion AI get access to?
What data does Notion AI get access to?
Notion AI can read DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, and PDF files, but it cannot currently read SharePoint site pages.
Does Notion AI respect my SharePoint and OneDrive permissions?
Does Notion AI respect my SharePoint and OneDrive permissions?
Yes. Notion AI strictly follows existing permissions as outlined in our Notion AI Security Practices.
Users can only access and generate content for resources they have permission to view.
For third-party content, Notion AI manages permissions by processing information solely based on the access rights established between Microsoft and Notion users.
How long does it take for the integration to complete and how far back does it look?
How long does it take for the integration to complete and how far back does it look?
Once the integration is set up, it will be able to find documents created or viewed up to one year before the setup completion.
Depending on the amount of content during this timeframe, the process can take up to 36 hours.
How long does it take for Notion AI to read new SharePoint and OneDrive content?
How long does it take for Notion AI to read new SharePoint and OneDrive content?
New content added to SharePoint or OneDrive updates hourly and becomes available in Notion AI searches.
Can I limit the scope of my search to only SharePoint and OneDrive?
Can I limit the scope of my search to only SharePoint and OneDrive?
Yes! In the Notion AI, click Find in to toggle between Everything you can access, Notion, and SharePoint and OneDrive.
Who can access Microsoft SharePoint content using Notion AI?
Who can access Microsoft SharePoint content using Notion AI?
You must be both a Microsoft SharePoint/OneDrive user and a Notion workspace member to use this integration.
Notion AI automatically maps Microsoft members to their corresponding Notion accounts.
The system syncs content updates and permission changes from SharePoint/OneDrive every hour.
How does Notion store or reference my SharePoint and OneDrive data in its systems?
How does Notion store or reference my SharePoint and OneDrive data in its systems?
SharePoint and OneDrive data is stored as embeddings using vector databases like Turbopuffer. These embeddings allow for efficient searches and comparisons across different pieces of text to provide accurate and relevant responses to your questions.
Notion’s vector databases have been vetted by our Security team as well as by an external auditor to obtain their SOC2 Type II certification. See this article for more information.
Can I add connect multiple Notion workspaces to my SharePoint/OneDrive?
Can I add connect multiple Notion workspaces to my SharePoint/OneDrive?
Not at this time. The workspace admin will only be able to connect one Notion workspace to one Microsoft Tenant.
How can I disconnect my SharePoint and OneDrive from Notion?
How can I disconnect my SharePoint and OneDrive from Notion?
Workspace owners can disconnect SharePoint and OneDrive by opening Notion AI at the bottom right of Notion and clicking on ••• → Connect SharePoint and OneDrive → Settings → Disconnect.
What happens to my SharePoint and OneDrive data if I disconnect?
What happens to my SharePoint and OneDrive data if I disconnect?
Notion handles your SharePoint and OneDrive data following strict data minimization principles.
When you disconnect SharePoint and OneDrive from Notion AI, your content becomes unsearchable immediately. All associated data is then deleted within 24 hours of your disconnection request.
