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OneDrive lets you store all your work files in one secure place in the cloud. You can get to your files from any device, wherever you are, and you can share and collaborate with others on any file. 

On OneDrive, your files are backed up and protected. And you control if and when other folks can see them. 

Get started with OneDrive

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  • Upload files from your PC or Mac.

  • Share files with others.

  • Give others permission to edit files and work on them at the same time.

  • Get to your files from anywhere, on your computer, tablet, or phone.

  • Sync OneDrive to your PC or Mac, so you can access your files even when you're offline.

Sync cloud files to your computer

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Sync OneDrive to your computer

  1. Select Start, type OneDrive, and then select OneDrive.

  2. Sign in to OneDrive with the account you want to sync and finish setting up.

    Your OneDrive files will start syncing to your computer.

Work with your files in your file system

Once you're synced, you’ll see your files in File Explorer. On a Mac, your files will appear under OneDrive in the Mac Finder.

If you use more than one account, your work or school files appear under OneDrive - CompanyName and your personal files appear under OneDrive – Personal.

You can copy or move files from your computer to OneDrive right from your file system.

You can also click the OneDrive cloud icon in the Windows notification area to check status on your files. Click Settings to add an account or manage other sync settings.

See Also

Get the most out of Microsoft 365 on Android phones and tablets

Get the most out of Microsoft 365 on iPhones and iPads

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