Add Folder to OneDrive and Manage Your Files Efficiently

Adding a folder to OneDrive can be a game-changer for organizing your files. OneDrive allows you to create up to 5GB of free storage, which is a great starting point for most users.

To start, you'll need to sign in to your OneDrive account. This will allow you to access your files from any device with an internet connection.

OneDrive syncs your files across all your devices, ensuring you always have the latest version.

Adding a folder to OneDrive is a straightforward process that can be done in several ways. You can create a new folder directly on the OneDrive website or app.

To add a folder to OneDrive, you can start by opening the OneDrive website or app on your web browser or mobile device. From the menu, opt for "Folder" to create a new one.

Enter a name for the new folder, and click on 'Create' to make it ready for use. Your new folder will be ready to share and sync with your PC.

If you want to add an existing folder to OneDrive without moving it, you'll need to create a junction point. This can be done by opening the Command Prompt as an administrator and typing the command "mklink /j c:\Work C:\Users\Jussi\OneDrive - Sulava Oy\Work".

Alternatively, you can rename the existing folder, then create a new junction point with the changed folder name. Make sure to follow the correct steps to avoid any issues.

You can also add folders and files to OneDrive by selecting them in File Explorer and moving them to the OneDrive location. This will sync the files and folders with your PC.

To set up the folders you want to back up and sync to OneDrive, click the OneDrive System Tray icon and select Help & Settings > Settings. Choose the Account tab and select the folders you want to sync.

If you want to sync everything stored in your OneDrive folder, click the checkbox for Make all files available. Otherwise, check the individual folders you want to sync and uncheck any folders you don't want synced.

You can sync OneDrive folders across all your devices, so you can access your files from anywhere. This means you can work on a file on your laptop and pick up where you left off on your tablet.

To share a folder with others, you can right-click on it and select "Get a link" or "Share". This will generate a link that you can send to others, who can then access the folder and its contents.

If you're working on a team project, you can also use OneDrive's built-in collaboration features, such as real-time co-authoring and version history. This allows multiple people to work on a file at the same time and see each other's changes.

You can sync your entire desktop on OneDrive, which is essentially a system folder like Documents or Pictures.

The desktop is everything you see on the homepage, and syncing it to OneDrive keeps everything organized.

To sync your desktop, go to OneDrive Settings > Sync and backup and click Manage backup.

Toggle on Desktop to sync all the files and folders on your desktop.

If you don't want to sync your entire desktop, you can toggle off the option in the same menu.

You can also stop or pause OneDrive from syncing files and folders or remove OneDrive from Windows entirely.

Sharing files is a straightforward process. You can share your OneDrive files with others by right-clicking the file in File Explorer and choosing Share in Windows 10 or OneDrive > Share in Windows 11.

To share a file from OneDrive online, right-click the file and click Share, or select it and click Share from the top toolbar. You can then type the name or email address of the person you want to share the file with and click Send to forward the link.

You can also copy a link to the file by clicking Copy. This link can be shared freely elsewhere.

You can use OneDrive to back up important folders, such as your desktop, pictures folder, and documents folder.

In Windows 10 and earlier versions of Windows 11, you can open the OneDrive settings menu and click the Backup tab to select the folders you want to back up.

To enable automatic upload of photos, videos, and screenshots to OneDrive storage, you can check the corresponding options in the Backup tab.

In Windows 11 22H2, you can select the Sync and backup category and then click the Manage backup button to turn on the switches for the folders you want to back up.

You can also enable options to automatically save photos, videos, and screenshots from your PC to OneDrive.

You can use OneDrive to back up important folders, such as your desktop, pictures folder, and documents folder.

To do this, open the OneDrive settings menu and click the Backup tab. You can then check the items you wish to back up and click Start backup.

In Windows 11 22H2, you can select the Sync and backup category and then click the Manage backup button. This will allow you to turn on the switches for the folders you want to back up.

You can also enable options that will automatically upload photos, videos, and screenshots to OneDrive storage. This includes saving photos and videos from devices and saving screenshots you capture.

You can add a folder to OneDrive in several ways.

To link a folder to OneDrive, you can use the command "MkLink /J" in the Windows command line. This creates a new folder link or junction point within your OneDrive folder.

Using this command, you can link any folder to OneDrive by specifying the source and destination folders. For example, "MkLink /J H:\Documents\Pictures OneDrive\Documents

ew_folder" links the "Pictures" folder to a new folder in OneDrive.

However, it's worth noting that changes made in the original location are not synced to the cloud until the OneDrive program is closed and reopened.

You can use a third-party app or a script to create a symbolic link to OneDrive and periodically "bully" it to scan and sync changes in all symlinked folders by renaming an empty file in the root folder of OneDrive.

Alternatively, you can use a GUI-based tool to create symbolic links and manage OneDrive synchronization.