How to Sync Microsoft 365 OneDrive on Windows

How to Sync Microsoft 365 OneDrive on Windows

How to Sync Microsoft 365 OneDrive on Windows

Microsoft 365 OneDrive is a way to store and access your files online, and you can easily sync them to your Windows computer.


Here's how to do it in a few simple steps.

Step 1: Log in to Microsoft 365

Go to the Microsoft 365 website and log in using your Microsoft account.

Step 2: Find OneDrive

Click on the “OneDrive” tile to access your OneDrive account.

Step 3: Download the OneDrive app

If you don't have the OneDrive app on your computer, go to the Microsoft website and download it. Install the app and log in with your Microsoft account.

Step 4: Sync your files

Right-click on the OneDrive icon in your system tray and select “Settings”. Go to the “Account” tab and click on “Choose folders”. Make sure the “Sync all files and folders in my OneDrive” option is selected, and then click “OK”.

Step 5: Access your files anytime

Your files will now be synced between your computer and OneDrive, so you can access them anytime, even when you're offline. If you want to manually sync your files, simply right-click on the OneDrive icon in your system tray and select “Sync”.


And that's it! You can now easily access all your files from your OneDrive account on your Windows computer.

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