Your project config isn't provided so until there is more context I'll assume that is the issue since it is a common one. I'll update this answer if there is more context .

Follow the steps here very deliberately.

https://www.sfml-dev.org/tutorials/3.0/getting-started/visual-studio/

Remember some directories will need to be added to ALL, while some are just for release/ debug.

Do not forget to copy your .dll files and put them where your executable can use them.