Sync your computer's files and folders with OneDrive
This document provides a comprehensive guide on how to back up, sync, and manage files using OneDrive across various devices. It explains setting up folder backup, syncing files, and managing OneDrive settings to ensure files are securely stored and accessible.
Applies To: OneDrive for Business 24, OneDrive for Business, SharePoint Server Subscription Edition, SharePoint Server 2019, SharePoint in Microsoft 365, Microsoft 365 admin, Office 365 operated by 21Vianet, Office 365 operated by 21Vianet - Admin, OneDrive (work or school), OneDrive (home or personal), OneDrive (work or school) operated by 21Vianet, OneDrive for Mac, OneDrive for Windows, SharePoint admin center, SharePoint in Microsoft 365 Small Business, SharePoint operated by 21Vianet
Download OneDrive - Microsoft Support
Keep your files, photos, and videos automatically backed up and available on all your devices. Need more help? For help with your Microsoft account and subscriptions, visit Account & Billing Help. For technical support, go to Contact Microsoft Support, enter your problem and select Get Help.
Choose between the 64-bit, 32-bit, and ARM version of OneDrive
If you're not sure which OneDrive version is better for you, you can review the reasons to choose the 64-bit version, the 32-bit version, ARM64 version for Windows, or the Apple silicon version for Mac.
Applies To: Microsoft Office, OneDrive (home or personal), OneDrive for Mac, OneDrive for Windows
Quick tips: Sync files to the cloud with the OneDrive desktop app
Use the OneDrive desktop app if you want to back up files on your computer to OneDrive, letting you access them from anywhere. The OneDrive desktop app lets you: Work offline. When you are back online, any changes you have made on your OneDrive files are automatically sycned to the cloud.
Applies To: Microsoft365.com, OneDrive (work or school), Microsoft Office, OneDrive for Mac, OneDrive for Windows
Upgrade to the new OneDrive sync app from old Groove.exe
Learn how to identify and switch to the new OneDrive sync app (OneDrive.exe) from the old OneDrive sync app (Groove.exe) that is no longer supported. The new app offers more features, performance, and compatibility with Microsoft 365 and SharePoint.
Applies To: OneDrive for Mac, OneDrive for Windows
Fix OneDrive sync problems - Microsoft Support
Learn how to fix common OneDrive personal or OneDrive for Business sync problems.
Applies To: OneDrive for Business 24, OneDrive for Business, SharePoint Server Subscription Edition, SharePoint Server 2019, SharePoint Server 2016, SharePoint Server 2013 Enterprise, SharePoint in Microsoft 365, Office for business, Office 365 Small Business, Microsoft 365 admin, OneDrive (work or school), Microsoft Office, OneDrive (home or personal), OneDrive (work or school) operated by 21Vianet, OneDrive for Mac, OneDrive for Windows, SharePoint admin center, SharePoint in Microsoft 365 Small Business
Choose which OneDrive folders you want to sync on Windows or macOS
Learn how to choose which OneDrive files and folders you want to sync to your computer.
Applies To: OneDrive for Business 24, OneDrive for Business, SharePoint Server Subscription Edition, SharePoint Server 2019, OneDrive (work or school), OneDrive (home or personal), OneDrive for Mac, OneDrive for Windows
Back up your folders with OneDrive - Microsoft Support
If you're signed in to the OneDrive sync app on your computer, you can use File Explorer to access your OneDrive. You can also use the OneDrive mobile app to access your folders on any device.
Applies To: OneDrive for Business 24, OneDrive for Business, OneDrive (work or school), Microsoft Office, OneDrive (home or personal), OneDrive for Mac, OneDrive for Windows
Move files to a new Windows PC using OneDrive - Microsoft Support
If you're making the move to a new PC, OneDrive can help you bring all your files, photos, and videos with you. Your files will be available on your new PC, and they'll also be protected in the cloud, so you can access them from anywhere, across all your devices. Here's how to move files to a new Windows 10 or 11 PC using OneDrive.
Applies To: OneDrive (work or school), OneDrive (home or personal), OneDrive for Windows
OneDrive desktop app for earlier versions of Windows
When you install OneDrive for Windows, a copy of your OneDrive installation is downloaded to your PC and put in the OneDrive folder. This folder is kept in sync with your cloud-based OneDrive installation.
Applies To: Microsoft365.com, Microsoft Office, OneDrive (home or personal), OneDrive for Mac, OneDrive for Windows