OneDrive PowerShell: Manage Files and Folders Efficiently

PowerShell is a powerful tool for managing OneDrive files and folders. You can use it to create, move, copy, and delete files and folders with ease.

To get started, you'll need to connect to your OneDrive account using the Connect-OneDrive cmdlet. This will allow you to access your OneDrive files and folders from the PowerShell command line.

With PowerShell, you can use the Move-Item cmdlet to move files and folders to a different location in your OneDrive. For example, you can move a file from the root directory to a folder named "Documents".

Using the Get-ChildItem cmdlet, you can view the contents of a folder and retrieve information about the files and folders it contains. This is especially useful for troubleshooting or finding specific files.

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To install the OneDrive PowerShell module, you can update it to a newer version using the same command with the -force option, and then restart your PowerShell session.

You can find the OneDrive PowerShell module on the PowerShell Gallery at https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/OneDrive, where you can click "Get Started" to begin the installation process.

First, you need to install the Microsoft OneDrive and SharePoint Online PowerShell module on your Windows PC.

To do this, simply follow the step-by-step instruction on how to install the OneDrive PowerShell module.

Connecting to Microsoft OneDrive using PowerShell is a straightforward process. You can use SharePoint Online PowerShell to connect to OneDrive.

First, you'll need to prepare your login and SharePoint admin site address. To do this, use the Connect-SPOService cmdlet with the -Url parameter and your email address as the credential. For example: Connect-SPOService -Url https://m365aw-admin.sharepoint.com -credential [email protected]

If your account has Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) turned on, you'll need to use a different command. In this case, you should not use the -credential parameter. Instead, use the Connect-SPOService cmdlet with the -Url parameter only: Connect-SPOService -Url https://m365aw-admin.sharepoint.com.

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You'll be asked to authenticate in the standard Microsoft 365 login window. After pasting your email address, choose Work or school account, enter your password, and then authenticate using MFA.

To use OneDrive for Business, you need to register your script/app in Azure Active Directory. This involves creating a new application in Azure Active Directory, configuring the redirect URI, and adding permissions to the Azure Active Directory Graph.

Here's a brief overview of the steps involved:

With these steps complete, you can use the Get-ODAuthentication cmdlet to obtain an authentication token. This involves specifying the client ID, app key, redirect URI, and resource ID. For example: $Auth=Get-ODAuthentication -ClientId "2831fc52-e1b8-4493-9f3a-a3dad74b2081" -AppKey "TqoSXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX" -RedirectURI "http://sepago.de/1Drive4Business" -ResourceId "https://sepagogmbh-my.sharepoint.com/"

Connecting to SharePoint is a crucial step in working with OneDrive PowerShell. You can use the Connect-SPOService cmdlet to connect to SharePoint, and then you can use the OneDrive PowerShell cmdlets to work with your OneDrive.

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To connect to SharePoint, you need to prepare your login and SharePoint admin site address, like this: https://m365aw-admin.sharepoint.com. You will be asked for your password in the authentication window. After pasting the password, you will be connected to the PowerShell shell and can start working on Microsoft OneDrive using cmdlets.

If your account has Multi-Factor Authentication turned on, you can still connect to SharePoint, but you'll need to use a different command. Simply use the Connect-SPOService cmdlet with the -Url parameter, like this: Connect-SPOService -Url https://m365aw-admin.sharepoint.com. You will be asked to authenticate in the standard Microsoft 365 login window, and after that, you'll need to use your password and then authenticate using MFA.

Common errors you may encounter when connecting to SharePoint include the sign-in name or password not matching one in the Microsoft account system. To resolve this, simply remove the -credential parameter and double-check your password. Another error you may see is that the current site is not a tenant administration site. To fix this, make sure you're connecting to the admin site, which will have an address like this: https://name-admin.onedrive.com.

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If you're having trouble connecting to SharePoint, don't worry, it's more common than you think.

The error "Connect-SPOService : The sign-in name or password does not match one in the Microsoft account system" can be a real pain. This usually means you've entered the wrong password or are trying to connect using an account with MFA and the -credential parameter. Remove the -credential parameter and double-check your password.

You might also see the error "Connect-SPOService : Current site is not a tenant administration site." If so, you need to connect to the admin site, which is usually found at an address like https://name-admin.OneDrive.com.

In some cases, you might need to try again to resolve the issue. If you're still having trouble, it might be worth checking your password and account settings to make sure everything is correct.

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Connecting to SharePoint Online is a straightforward process, and you can use PowerShell to do it.

To connect to SharePoint Online, you'll need to prepare your login and SharePoint admin site address. This involves setting the user name and admin site URL parameters, as you would when querying the user profile to retrieve the Personal site URL.

When using PowerShell to connect to Microsoft OneDrive, you'll need to use the Connect-SPOService cmdlet. This cmdlet will allow you to connect to the admin site, which is necessary for connecting to OneDrive.

If your account has Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) turned on, you can still connect to Microsoft OneDrive using PowerShell, but you'll need to use the Connect-SPOService cmdlet without the -credential parameter. This will prompt you to authenticate through the standard Microsoft 365 login window.

Some common errors you may encounter when connecting to SharePoint PowerShell include the sign-in name or password not matching, or trying to connect to an account with MFA using the -credential parameter. To resolve these issues, simply remove the -credential parameter and double-check your password.

Here are some common errors you may encounter when connecting to SharePoint PowerShell:

To avoid these errors, make sure to use the correct password and connect to the admin site. The address of the OneDrive admin site will typically be something like https://name-admin.Onedrive.com.