How to Pin Recent Folders in Quick Access on Windows 11
You pin recent folders to Quick Access in Windows 11 to quickly access frequently used locations.
Quick Access in File Explorer shows your most recently opened files and folders, along with pinned items. Pinning a recent folder makes it a permanent fixture in the Quick Access list, saving you search time.
Windows 11’s File Explorer automatically tracks your recently accessed folders. By pinning these, you create a shortcut directly to those important directories.
This feature is especially useful if you work with the same set of project folders daily. It dramatically speeds up your workflow, putting your essential files just a click away.
Once pinned, you will see a dedicated “Recent folders” entry that remains visible in the File Explorer sidebar.
To pin recent folders to Quick Access in Windows 11, open File Explorer, paste shell:::{22877a6d-37a1-461a-91b0-dbda5aaebc99} into the address bar, press Enter, click the three dots menu, and select “Pin to Quick access.
How do I pin recent files in 🪟 Windows 11?
You can easily pin recent files in Windows 11 by right-clicking the file and choosing ‘Pin to Quick access’. This keeps important files handy in your File Explorer. To remove a pinned file later, just right-click it again and select ‘Unpin from Quick access’.
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