Adding OneDrive to File Explorer

Adding OneDrive to File Explorer

Date Updated: 11/5/22
Applies to:  Windows 10

Adding OneDrive to File Explorer

1) Type 'OneDrive' into your Start Bar, and select OneDrive application.

2) Either log in or sign up to OneDrive in the resulting window.

3) The next window will prompt you to select your OneDrive folder. If you have already selected a OneDrive folder on this device previously, navigate to that folder and select 'Use this folder'. If you haven't previously set a OneDrive folder, select a location, and continue with the on-screen instructions and advance to Step 3a). If you are happy with the default OneDrive folder displayed under the 'Your OneDrive folder is here' subheading, then you can continue without changing the location from Step 3b). 


3a) Click the 'Change Location' link in the bottom-left of the window. This will open File Explorer. Navigate to the folder location you wish to choose, then click 'Select Folder'.


3b) Make sure you are happy with the default location, then click Next

4) Open File Explorer. OneDrive will appear on the left-side menu as a new folder category.


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