Add Folder to OneDrive Backup and Sync Any Data

Adding a folder to OneDrive for backup and sync is a straightforward process. You can do this by clicking the "Add a folder" button in the OneDrive app.

To add a folder, you'll need to select the folder you want to back up and sync. This can be any folder on your computer, including those on your desktop, documents, or pictures.

Microsoft 365 offers native backup and recovery options, but there are limitations to these features.

You can read more about O365 backup and recovery policies to understand the native backup functionality.

Microsoft 365 stores all backup data in the same cloud, making it vulnerable to the same threats as the data it protects.

Backing up OneDrive files to other clouds and storage is a good way to keep them secure.

To get started with OneDrive, open the OneDrive program and enter your email address.

If you don't have an account or want to create a new one, click on the respective button.

To add any folder to OneDrive backup, you can create a junction point. However, if the command prompt doesn't work, you'll need to rename the existing folder and try again.

You can create a junction point by using the mklink /j command in the command prompt. For example, you can type mklink /j c:\Work C:\Users\Jussi\OneDrive -Sulava Oy\Work exactly as it's mentioned.

If the junction point isn't created, you'll need to rename the existing folder to something like c:\work_old and then try again with the new folder name.

To backup any folder to OneDrive, you can select the white or blue OneDrive icon in the notification area or taskbar and then select Help & Setting > Settings > Sync and backup > Manage backup.

In the Back up your folders dialog, tick the folders to be backed up and then select Start backup. This will allow you to backup any folder to OneDrive.

You can sync any folder with OneDrive using the mklink command. Type the command at the command prompt: mklink /j "%UserProfile%\OneDrive\Folder Name" "Full path of source folder" and press Enter.

To use this method, you need to substitute Folder Name with the folder name you want to display in OneDrive, and it must be a new folder name, which isn’t in your OneDrive folder.

For example, you can use the command mklink /j "%UserProfile%\OneDrive\Example Folder" "F:\Example Folder".

This method will create a specified folder in your OneDrive folder that will be synced with the source folder.

Here are the steps to sync any folder with OneDrive:

Alternatively, you can use the OneDrive app to sync any folder. The app is available for download on the OneDrive website.

To use the app, follow these steps:

1. Open the OneDrive app and log in to your account.

2. You’ll have access to your stored data. To add more files, simply tap on three dots in the upper right corner.

3. Select Add items. Keep in mind that you need to give access to your files to OneDrive.

By following these steps, you can sync any folder with OneDrive and access your data from anywhere.

To use OneDrive for backup, you'll need to install the OneDrive desktop app on your PC, either Windows or Mac OS.

You can install the app by going to Microsoft's page, downloading it, and initiating the setup.

To complete synchronization, return to the OneDrive application, enter the email address of your account, and choose the placement for your OneDrive folders.

You can place your OneDrive folders on C:Users[Username]Onedrive by default, or change the location by clicking on the ‘Change location’ button.

The program will offer to sync your OneDrive with your PC, and you can opt in or out by ticking the boxes.

To make your OneDrive experience better, you can get the mobile app and work with your files on the go.

Backing up your files and folders to your OneDrive is as simple as dragging the folder to the OneDrive folder, or copying and pasting the folder from its original destination to OneDrive.

With drag-and-drop, you'll have one copy of your folder on your PC and one on the cloud, while copying and pasting will give you two identical copies on your computer and one on the cloud.

You can automatically backup any folder to OneDrive on your Windows PC using CBackup, a free cloud backup software.

CBackup is a free cloud backup and sync service that supports the direct and easy backup of any folder from PC to OneDrive.

To use CBackup, you need to download, install, and run the CBackup client, and sign up for a free CBackup account to sign in.

You'll then need to go to Storage, choose OneDrive, and click Authorize Now to sign in to your OneDrive account and follow the instructions to authorize CBackup to access files in your OneDrive account.

The CBackup client allows you to backup any folder on your PC to OneDrive, including folders on drives like D or E, or even external disks, without moving them.

You can select any folder or specific folders that you want to backup to OneDrive by clicking on the Backup tab and selecting Backup PC to Public Cloud.

Once you've selected the folders you want to backup, you can choose OneDrive as the destination and click Start Backup to add any folder to OneDrive backup without moving.

To use OneDrive, you can install the OneDrive desktop app on your PC, which can be downloaded from Microsoft's page. This will allow you to automatically sync files to OneDrive.

You can also use a third-party software like CBackup to automatically backup folders to OneDrive. CBackup is a free cloud backup software that supports the direct and easy backup of any folder from PC to OneDrive.

To add a folder to OneDrive, you can simply drag and drop it into the OneDrive folder on your computer, or you can copy and paste it. If you copy and paste, you'll get two identical copies of the folder on your computer and one copy on the cloud.

You can also use the OneDrive app to backup specific folders on your PC. To do this, go to the OneDrive app, select the folders you want to backup, and click Backup. You can also use the CBackup client to backup any folder on your PC to OneDrive, without moving it.

To complete the synchronization of your OneDrive with your computer, you'll need to enter the email address of your OneDrive account in the OneDrive application. You can then choose the placement for your OneDrive folders, and the program will offer to sync your OneDrive with your PC.