This document resides in a library that is not trusted

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Tired of getting the sameThis document resides in a document library that is not trustederror message? Users face this problem when trying to open a task fromOutlookor while testing theSharePointworkflow process.

ReceivingSharePointworkflow emails into yourOfficeOutlookis nothing out of the ordinary. However, attempting to edit the task created by the workflow from the email through the “Edit this Task” button becomes impossible at one point.

Well, needless to say, trying to access a task generated by an approval workflow is mandatory for any work-related action you’re trying to complete. The good news is that you are in pole position to solve this issue, thanks to all approaches described below.

How can I fix the SharePoint library not trusted error?

1. Add site’s path into Internet Explorer trusted sites list

Note: You may also ask the network security admin to trust it from the proxy policies.

If you’re on Windows 10 and don’t know where your Internet Explorer is, check out this detailed article.

2. Establish connection between SharePoint Tasks and Outlook

While for most users adding the site’s URL into Internet Explorer trusted site list works like a treat, others see no improvement after following the previously mentioned procedure.

Chances are the cause of their issue is the lack of connection between theSharePointTasks andOutlook. In case of being one of them, apply the above steps.

3. Add base URL to the list of Local Intranet Zone sites

Adding the site’s path to the list of Local Intranet Zone sites may also help fixing the error. Just don’t forget to configure Internet Explorer to automatically log in using current username and password for sites in the Intranet Zone.

Internet Explorer is too slow on Windows 10? Don’t worry, we’ve got the right solution for you.

Conclusion

This document resides in a document library that is not trustedSharePoint error might be hard to fix sometimes. Despite of that, we do hope that you managed to get to the bottom of it by using one of our solutions.

If you have any other questions or suggestions, feel free to leave them in the comments section below.

This document resides in a library that is not trusted#

How can I fix the SharePoint library not trusted error?#

1. Add site’s path into Internet Explorer trusted sites list#

2. Establish connection between SharePoint Tasks and Outlook#

3. Add base URL to the list of Local Intranet Zone sites#

Conclusion#