FAQs
The sync app automatically takes over syncing in the same folder location you were using before. To choose which folders you're syncing, right-click the blue cloud icon in the taskbar notification area, and select Settings > Account > Choose folders.
How do I sync a folder to OneDrive on my computer? ›
The sync app automatically takes over syncing in the same folder location you were using before. To choose which folders you're syncing, right-click the blue cloud icon in the taskbar notification area, and select Settings > Account > Choose folders.
How do I force a folder to sync in OneDrive? ›
Step 1: Launch OneDrive and log in with your account. Step 2: Hit the cog icon to select the Settings button. Then go to Account > Choose folder. Step 3: In the popping-up screen, choose the folder or folders you want to sync.
How to make sure your OneDrive is syncing? ›
You can check the OneDrive sync status on your Windows desktop by looking at the OneDrive icon in the taskbar notification area. The OneDrive icon displays different statuses to indicate the sync status: A green checkmark indicates that the files are "Up to date" and fully synced with OneDrive.
Why is my OneDrive folder not syncing? ›
If you are uploading a large chunk of data, it can also cause the OneDrive sync problem. An unreliable connection, a bad update of your OS, or denial of permission are other common issues that cause OneDrive not to sync.
How do I sync shared folders from OneDrive to my computer? ›
Folders Shared by a Colleague
Select the OneDrive tile. Select Shared from the menu on the left. Under Shared with you, select the folder you wish to sync. In the top toolbar, select Sync.
How to sync folder to OneDrive without moving? ›
Link a Folder to OneDrive with the mklink Command
It will create what is known as a simlink between file locations. This basically tells your computer to pretend that a folder or file exists in two different places at once. But you're not actually moving the location of your assets.
How do I add OneDrive to my computer? ›
To install the OneDrive app:
- Navigate to the Download OneDrive page. Locate and select Download OneDrive for Windows.
- Once the file is downloaded, open it and follow the instructions to install OneDrive.
- OneDrive is now installed on your computer. A OneDrive folder will be added to your Windows Explorer.
Instructions. Having OneDrive synchronize online files can useful for situations when you need to get to a file and you are not connected to the internet. After setting up the files to sync with your computer, the files will be synchronized automatically about every 10 minutes when you're connected to the Internet.
How do I link OneDrive to File Explorer? ›
How to add OneDrive to the File Explorer
- Click the Start search box and type "OneDrive." When OneDrive appears in the search results, click it.
- Enter the email address that's associated with your OneDrive account and click "Sign in," and then enter your password. ...
- Follow the instructions to choose your OneDrive folder.
How to Automatically Sync OneDrive Folder on PC or Mac
- Automatically Sync OneDrive Folder.
- Open Settings in OneDrive App.
- Choose Account of Microsoft OneDrive.
- Choose OneDrive Folders to Automatically Sync.
- OneDrive Icon in Mac Notification Bar.
- OneDrive Settings Menu in Mac.
- Sync Logo of OneDrive Folder.
Open OneDrive settings (select the OneDrive cloud icon in your notification area, and then select the OneDrive Help and Settings icon then Settings.) Go to the Account tab. Select Choose folders. In the Choose Folders dialog box, uncheck any folders you don't want to sync to your computer and select OK.
How do I find OneDrive sync settings? ›
OneDrive sync app. Click the OneDrive cloud icon up in your Menu bar, click the three dots to open the menu, and select Preferences.
How do I get a OneDrive folder to sync? ›
Sync OneDrive to your computer
- Select Start, type OneDrive, and then select OneDrive.
- Sign in to OneDrive with the account you want to sync and finish setting up. Your OneDrive files will start syncing to your computer.
Here are the steps:
- Right-click on the OneDrive icon in the system tray (bottom right corner of the screen).
- Click on "Help & Settings" and then select "Settings".
- In the "Account" tab, click on "Unlink this PC" and confirm the action.
- Sign in again with your Microsoft account and select the folders you want to sync.
Run Repair on your libraries
- In the taskbar notification area, right-click or press and hold the OneDrive menu icon. , and then click Repair.
- In the dialog box, click Repair. Repair reports your progress until all sync connections are reset.
- Click Finish.
Add a shared folder to your OneDrive
On the left navigation pane, under OneDrive, select Shared. Files and folders that you can add to your OneDrive are marked Can edit. Locate the folder you want to add, select the circle in the folder's tile, and then select Add shortcut to My files on the top menu.
How do I upload an entire folder to OneDrive? ›
Upload folders in Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome
- Select Upload > Folder.
- Select the folder.
- Select Upload.
Open OneDrive settings (select the OneDrive cloud icon in your notification area, and then select the OneDrive Help and Settings icon then Settings.) Go to the Account tab. Select Choose folders. In the Choose Folders dialog box, uncheck any folders you don't want to sync to your computer and select OK.
How do I get my OneDrive to show up in File Explorer? ›
How to add OneDrive to the File Explorer
- Click the Start search box and type "OneDrive." When OneDrive appears in the search results, click it.
- Enter the email address that's associated with your OneDrive account and click "Sign in," and then enter your password. ...
- Follow the instructions to choose your OneDrive folder.
