How to Upload Files to OneDrive and Manage Your Cloud Storage

Uploading files to OneDrive is a straightforward process that can be completed through the OneDrive website, mobile app, or desktop application.

To upload files via the OneDrive website, you can drag and drop files from your computer into the browser window, or select files from your computer and click the "Upload" button.

The OneDrive desktop application allows you to upload files by simply dragging and dropping them into the OneDrive folder on your computer.

OneDrive limits the maximum file size for upload to 15 GB, so you can't upload files larger than that.

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To set up OneDrive, it's automatically available and ready to use in both versions of Windows.

Click the OneDrive icon in the System Tray to access the service. If the icon doesn't appear, you'll need to trigger it manually from the OneDrive exe file.

To do this, open File Explorer and click View > Hidden items, then drill down to the following location: C:\Users\[YourUsername]\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDrive\.

Double-click the OneDrive.exe file, and the icon will appear in the System Tray. If you have not yet set up your account, you'll be prompted to sign into OneDrive.

Click the Sign in button, then enter your Microsoft account email address and password. A window for Your OneDrive folder points to the default location for your local OneDrive folder.

Click Change location to pick another destination or click Next. The folder will then be created if it doesn't already exist. If it does exist, click the Use this folder button.

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Uploading files to OneDrive is a straightforward process. You can use the OneDrive desktop application, which is already built-in on Windows 8.1 and 10, or the web uploader if you don't have access to the desktop app.

To upload files using the desktop application, simply move the file to the OneDrive folder on your computer. This will sync the file online to the cloud, allowing you to access it from any computer connected to the internet.

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You can also upload files using the web uploader, which takes a little more time but is still an easy way to upload files from anywhere.

If you're using a Mac, you can install the free OneDrive desktop app to upload files and folders to OneDrive automatically. Files you upload using the desktop app can be up to 20GB in size.

To upload files from Microsoft Office or Microsoft 365, select File > Save As, choose your OneDrive, and then pick the folder where you want to save the file.

Here are the steps to upload files using the OneDrive desktop app on Windows:

Remember, you can also upload files using the web uploader or the mobile app on your mobile device.

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To sync and manage files on OneDrive, you can use the OneDrive desktop application, which makes it easy to upload and sync files across all your devices. This application is already built-in on Windows 8.1 and 10, but if you're using an earlier version of Windows, you'll need to install it.

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The OneDrive desktop application works like any other folder on your computer, so whenever you move a file to the OneDrive folder, that file is moved online to the cloud, allowing you to access the same version of that file from any computer connected to the Internet. You can also create new folders that you want to sync in OneDrive.

To select the folders and files you wish to add to your OneDrive location, simply navigate to File Explorer and choose the folders and files you want to include. For example, you can move your entire Word Documents folder into OneDrive.

You can also set up the folders you want to back up and sync to OneDrive. In Windows 10 and prior versions of Windows 11, click the OneDrive System Tray icon, select Help & Settings > Settings, then choose the Account tab and Choose folders.

If you wish to sync everything stored in your OneDrive folder, you can click the checkbox for Make all files available (Sync all files and folders in OneDrive in Windows 11 22H2). Otherwise, check the individual folders you wish to sync and uncheck any folders you do not want synced.

Files you upload using the desktop app on a Mac can be up to 20GB in size.

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Sharing and Backing Up is a crucial part of using OneDrive. You can use OneDrive to back up your important folders like desktop, pictures, and documents.

To back up your files, open the OneDrive settings menu and click the Backup tab in Windows 10 and earlier versions of Windows 11. You can also enable options to automatically upload photos, videos, and screenshots to OneDrive storage.

In Windows 11 22H2, the process is slightly different, but the goal is the same. Select the Sync and backup category and then click the Manage backup button. Turn on the switches for the folders you want to back up.

Once your files are backed up, you can easily share them with others. To share a file or folder, select Share, then enter the name or email address of the person you want to share with. You can also choose permissions for the link, such as read-only or edit access.

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Sharing files is a great way to collaborate with others and keep everyone on the same page. You can share files in OneDrive by selecting the file you want to share and then choosing the Share option.

To share a file or folder, you'll need to select it first. If you're working on your desktop and the file hasn't been saved to OneDrive or SharePoint, you'll need to select a location to upload your file.

Once you've selected the file or folder, you can choose the permissions for the link you'll be sharing. The options include who can edit, view, or only view the link.

You can apply the permissions by selecting the down arrow and then choosing the desired option. After that, you can enter the name or email address of the people you want to share with.

To send the shared link, you can type a message and select Send, or you can select Copy Link and send the link in an email or add it to a file.

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Here are the steps to share a file in OneDrive:

To back up your important files, you can use OneDrive. The OneDrive settings menu allows you to select which folders to back up, such as your desktop, pictures folder, and documents folder.

You can choose to back up just the folders you need, or enable options to automatically upload photos, videos, and screenshots to OneDrive storage. This way, you'll have a copy of your files online, even if something happens to your computer.

In Windows 10 and earlier versions of Windows 11, you can find the Backup tab in the OneDrive settings menu to start backing up your files. In Windows 11 22H2, you'll need to select the Sync and backup category and click the Manage backup button.

You can enable automatic saving of photos, videos, and screenshots to OneDrive by turning on the switches for the folders you want to back up. This feature is available in Windows 11 22H2, and it's a great way to ensure your files are safe and easily accessible.

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