Can I use a file from OneDrive or SharePoint as a data source for wpDataTables?

Unfortunately, it’s not currently possible to use a file stored on OneDrive or SharePoint as a data source for wpDataTables via a direct URL.

✅ Supported options for using CSV or Excel files via URL

As explained in our documentation:
👉 Creating wpDataTables from Excel

There are two supported methods for using CSV or Excel files as data sources:

1. Using the WordPress Media Library

You can upload your file directly to the WordPress Media Library.

🔹 The file must be hosted on the same domain as your WordPress website.

2. Using an External URL

You can also link to a file hosted on another domain, as long as it meets the following conditions:

• The file is publicly accessible (no login or authentication required)

• The URL must end with the file name and its extension, such as:

https://example.com/files/data.xlsx  
https://example.com/files/data.csv

⚠ URLs that end with query parameters (e.g., ...?id=123) or don’t include the file extension will not work.

❌ Why OneDrive and SharePoint URLs don’t work

Files stored on OneDrive or SharePoint often:

• Require login/authentication

• Use URLs that do not end in a direct file name with .csv or .xlsx

• Include redirects or session-based access tokens

Because of these limitations, they are not supported by wpDataTables at this time.

💡 Want to request support for OneDrive or SharePoint?

You’re welcome to submit a suggestion on our official Feature Request page:
👉 Submit a Feature Request

The more votes a request receives, the more likely it is to be prioritized by our development team.

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