FAQs
By syncing your OneDrive for Business to your PC, documents that are currently stored only in your OneDrive for Business will also be available in your File Explorer on your PC. In webmail, click the app launcher (square icon below) and then click OneDrive. Click Sync. Click Sync Now.
How do I add my business OneDrive to my computer? ›
If you are already logged in you will need to add your OneDrive for Business account separately by going to Settings > Add account > Add Storage Account > OneDrive for Business and entering your credentials.
How do I get OneDrive to sync with my PC? ›
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.
How do I merge my OneDrive for home with my OneDrive for work or school ?
- 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 Add an account. Note: You can only have one personal account.
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 to sync OneDrive for Business to desktop? ›
By syncing your OneDrive for Business to your PC, documents that are currently stored only in your OneDrive for Business will also be available in your File Explorer on your PC. In webmail, click the app launcher (square icon below) and then click OneDrive. Click Sync. Click Sync Now.
What is the difference between OneDrive and OneDrive for Business? ›
OneDrive is for personal use, providing free storage, cross-device accessibility, enhanced sharing, and robust security. OneDrive for Business offers advanced collaboration features, comprehensive control over documents, wide accessibility, and integration with third-party applications.
Why is my OneDrive not syncing with my PC? ›
Certain Folders and Files Aren't Being Synced
The problem could be that those folders aren't included in the synchronization. To confirm this, go to OneDrive settings. Click the Account tab and select Choose folders. If the folder you need is unchecked, check it and then click OK to sync its files to your PC.
How do I automatically sync my desktop with OneDrive? ›
What to Know
- Go to Desktop Properties > Location > Move > OneDrive > New Folder, enter "Desktop," choose Select Folder > Confirm.
- Syncing your desktop with OneDrive lets you access files on any device.
If you can't see any OneDrive icons, it could be that the icons have moved out of the taskbar notification area, or OneDrive isn't running. On a Windows PC, you should see a white or blue OneDrive cloud icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
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.
Sign in
- Open the OneDrive app and select Sign in.
- Select either Microsoft account (Email, phone, or Skype) or Work or school account (Assigned by your organization), then select Continue.
To work with OneDrive files directly in File Explorer, and access the files even when you're offline, you can sync the files to your computer using OneDrive for Business. Whenever you're online, any changes that you or others made while offline will sync automatically.
How to sync personal OneDrive to computer? ›
Select Start, type OneDrive, and then select the OneDrive app. Sign in to OneDrive with the account you want to sync and finish setting up. Your OneDrive files will start syncing to your computer.
How to force sync OneDrive for Business? ›
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.
After enabling the sync feature on OneDrive as the above steps, the files will be synced automatically around every 10 minutes when you're connected to the Internet. However, can you change the sync frequency manually? Luckily, you can change the sync frequency via the Windows in-built Task Scheduler.
How do I add my 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.
ACCESSING ONEDRIVE FOR BUSINESS
Log in to the Office 365 Portal. When the Office 365 Portal Home page appears, click OneDrive. Your OneDrive for Business Documents page opens. Navigate to the files you need.
Can I use OneDrive for Business and OneDrive Personal on the same computer? ›
You can use OneDrive Personal and Business on same computer using the OneDrive desktop client or with the help of the third-party cloud manager tool - MultCloud. The latter can not only help you manage multiple OneDrive clouds at the same time but also migrate files between clouds without downloading and uploading.
Can I access my work OneDrive from my home computer? ›
When you're constantly on the move, whether working at home or during your commute, saving your files to the cloud in OneDrive for Business lets you access your files from anywhere and on any device.
