title: Download excel files from SharePoint document library using python
body: <p>I am trying to download excel files from my work SharePoint site to a local folder using python. I have written a code to successfully authenticate into the sharepoint site.But need help in downloading the Excel files from the sharepoint document library. I am new to Python and would really appreciate your help :)
  Below is my code :</p>
  
  <pre><code>import urllib.request
  import requests
  from requests_ntlm import HttpNtlmAuth
  
  
  def sharepointlogin():
      site = "https://abc.sharepoint.com/site"
      username = "*******"
      password = "*******"
  
      response = requests.get(site, auth=HttpNtlmAuth(username, password))
      print(response.status_code)
  
  def filedownload():
  
      print('Downloading file')
  
      url = 'https://abc.sharepoint.com'
      urllib.request.urlretrieve(url, 'C:\Downloads\filename.xlsx')
  
      print("File Downloaded")
  
      print("Download complete")
  
  
  sharepointlogin()
  
  filedownload()
  </code></pre>