To link a second OneDrive account for seamless sync, you'll first need to sign in to your existing OneDrive account.
To do this, navigate to the OneDrive settings page, which can be found by clicking on your profile picture in the top right corner of the OneDrive dashboard.
From here, click on the "Settings" tab and then select "Accounts" from the dropdown menu.
This will allow you to manage your linked accounts and set up a new one.
You can then click on the "Add a new account" button to begin the process of linking your second OneDrive account.
Windows 10
You can sync up to 10 OneDrive accounts on the same computer, including 1 personal OneDrive account plus up to 9 business accounts.
OneDrive is pre-installed on Windows 10, so you can launch it by searching for it in your PC's list of apps.
To link a second OneDrive account, start by launching OneDrive and clicking on an account that you have connected to your computer.
You can decide to provide the details of a new account altogether.
Here's a step-by-step guide to adding your second OneDrive account:
1. Go to the notification area on your PC (bottom-right edge of the screen) and right-click on the OneDrive logo.
2. Select Settings to open the OneDrive window that allows you to customize the account synced to your computer.
3. Click Accounts to open the accounts section.
4. Tap on Add an account to open a new window asking you to supply the details of the new account you plan to link to the computer.
5. Provide the login details of the new account and click on Sign in.
Note that you need to unlink the previous account synced to the PC to add the new one.
Sync in 3 Steps
Syncing multiple OneDrive accounts is a breeze, and you can do it in just 3 steps. You can enjoy up to 10 sync modes, including Real Time Sync, Two Way Sync, One Way Sync, and more.
To sync two OneDrive accounts on one computer, take the following steps for reference: select the files in the first OneDrive as the source, and select your second OneDrive account as the destination location. You can also select specific folders or file types to sync.
Click "Sync Now" to sync files between OneDrive accounts, and wait for the process to complete. This feature is available after subscribing to the premium version, which also unlocks faster sync speed and other premium features.
You can enable the "Schedule" feature and your task will be performed as scheduled. Enjoy it after upgrading, and all other premium features, like Filter, all sync modes, and so on.
Here's a quick rundown of the sync modes available:
You can also set an email notification with Options > Email to inform you if a sync task is performed. This way, you'll always be in the know about your sync tasks.
Adding an Account
To add a second OneDrive account, you'll need to sign in with your second account. Another window with the OneDrive sign in options will open, allowing you to sign in to your second account and have it synced with your PC.
You can find the OneDrive icon in the notification area of your PC's system tray, usually at the bottom-right corner of the Taskbar. Right-click on it, and select Settings from the list of options.
A new Microsoft OneDrive window will open, where you can customize and make changes to the OneDrive account connected to your PC, and add new OneDrive accounts. Click on Accounts to open the accounts section, then tap on Add an account to supply the details of the new account you plan to link to the computer.
You'll need to provide the email address and password of the second OneDrive account, and then click on Sign in. This will successfully link your second OneDrive account with your PC.
Here are the steps to follow:
- Right-click on the OneDrive icon in the notification area of your PC's system tray
- Select Settings from the list of options
- Click on Accounts to open the accounts section
- Tap on Add an account to supply the details of the new account
- Provide the email address and password of the second OneDrive account
- Click on Sign in
Cross-Platform
You can sync multiple OneDrive accounts on one computer, including Windows 10/11, by adding all your OneDrive accounts and following the sync steps. This allows you to select multiple OneDrive accounts as the destination for your files.
To take advantage of this feature, you'll need to upgrade to a premium subscription, which unlocks features like faster sync speed and more sync modes. With a premium subscription, you can enjoy up to 10 sync modes, including Real Time Sync, Two Way Sync, and more.
Here are some additional features you can use with multiple OneDrive accounts:
- Cloud to Cloud Transfer to free up space or not.
- Cloud to Cloud Backup and keep unlimited backup versions.
- Share Clouds in a private way and password protected.
- Remote Upload to Clouds to save web files easily.
- Migrate Emails to Another Cloud for archive.
Using on a Mac
You can use two OneDrive accounts on a Mac, but with some limitations. You can only add one personal OneDrive account and one OneDrive for work or school account.
To use multiple OneDrive accounts on a Mac, you can log in to your first OneDrive account and then tap the OneDrive icon to access the second account. You can't add a third OneDrive account, as it will show an error message.
To link a secondary account, you can open your browser and go to OneDrive's website, enter the details of the secondary account, and create a new folder. Then, move the content of your secondary account into this new folder.
Once you've moved the content, you can share the folder with your original OneDrive account by entering the email address of the original account in the sharing options page. After logging in to the original account and accepting the shared folder, you'll see the secondary account folder in your primary OneDrive account.
Cross-Platform
You can have multiple OneDrive accounts on various devices, including Windows computers, Android devices, and iPhones. OneDrive is pre-installed on Windows 10 computers, making it easy to link multiple accounts.
To link multiple OneDrive accounts on a Windows 10 computer, you can launch OneDrive from the app list and follow the prompts to add a new account. You can also access the OneDrive settings by right-clicking on the OneDrive logo in the notification area.
On Android devices, you can download and install OneDrive from the Google Play Store, and then sign in with your OneDrive login details. From there, you can tap on your profile picture to add another account.
You can have up to two OneDrive accounts on an Android device, including one personal account and one work or school account. To switch between accounts, simply tap on the avatar picture at the top left of the screen.
On iPhones, you can download the OneDrive app from the App Store and sign in to your OneDrive account. From there, you can tap on the Me icon to add another account, such as a school or work account.
OneDrive allows you to manage multiple accounts across different devices, making it easy to access your files from anywhere. With OneDrive, you can switch between accounts seamlessly, whether you're using a Windows computer, Android device, or iPhone.
Management
You can manage multiple OneDrive accounts by using a tool like Wondershare InClowdz.
This tool allows you to connect multiple OneDrive accounts and manage them in one place, making it easier to migrate, sync, and backup files across different accounts.
With Wondershare InClowdz, you can manage all cloud drives, including Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, box, and Amazon S3, in one place.
To add OneDrive accounts, you need to sign in with your Wondershare ID and tap on "Management" on the left panel, then click "Add" to add your OneDrive accounts.
Once added, you can easily operate and manage the accounts and their assorted files.
You can also synchronize your OneDrive accounts using the 'Cloud Sync' tool, which enables you to add both accounts as source and destination and tap on "Sync Now" to complete the process.
Here are the steps to manage multiple OneDrive accounts using Wondershare InClowdz:
- Sign in with your Wondershare ID
- Tap on "Management" on the left panel
- Click "Add" to add your OneDrive accounts
- Authorize the accounts by following the instructions
- Manage the accounts and their files
- Synchronize the accounts using the 'Cloud Sync' tool
Alternatively, you can manage multiple OneDrive accounts by setting up multiple OneDrive folders.
This involves creating a new folder in your secondary OneDrive account, moving the necessary data to this folder, sharing the folder with your primary OneDrive account, and accepting the email to gain access to the folder.
3 Ways to Merge
If you're looking to link a second OneDrive account, you'll want to explore the option of merging your accounts. This can be done in three effective ways.
You can use a third-party tool like CBackup, which allows you to combine multiple OneDrive accounts into one. This tool is free and reliable, making it a great option for those looking to merge their accounts.
To merge OneDrive accounts using CBackup, you'll need to install the desktop app, sign up for a free account, and authorize your OneDrive account. This will give you access to the CBackup web app, where you can start the merging process.
Alternatively, you can use the built-in feature of OneDrive to sync multiple accounts. This allows you to select the files in the first OneDrive account as the source and the second OneDrive account as the destination.
Here are the steps to sync multiple OneDrive accounts using OneDrive's built-in feature:
You can also use the cloud-to-cloud transfer feature to free up space or keep unlimited backup versions. This feature is available in CBackup and allows you to transfer files between cloud storage accounts quickly and easily.
Ultimately, the choice of which method to use depends on your specific needs and preferences.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I switch to another OneDrive account?
To switch to another OneDrive account, right-click on the OneDrive icon, go to Settings, and unlink your current account. Then, restart OneDrive and add a new account to access your desired OneDrive storage.
Can I sync different folders to different OneDrive accounts?
Yes, you can sync different folders to different OneDrive accounts, but with some limitations: the OneDrive desktop app only allows up to 9 Business accounts and one personal account
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