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Windows 11 - Add Files (OneDrive)

2026-10-22 19:07:33.142

Windows 11 - Add Files (OneDrive)

Here's how to add files on your Windows 11 device via OneDrive.
  • If your device isn't running Windows® 11, refer to Windows 10 instructions.
  • For more info regarding OneDrive, such as how to copy, move, save, view and share files, refer to Microsoft's support article.
  • Windows® can automatically back up device content to OneDrive including settings, app list, photos, videos, and messages.
    To utilize the backup functionality, the device must be signed in with a Microsoft account and there must be sufficient space in OneDrive to store the data.
  1. Open File Explorer.
    From the Windows desktop, navigate:
    Start Start menu icon
    All apps
    File Explorer
    .
  2. Locate the file(s) you'd like to add then drag and drop into a desired OneDrive folder (located in the left-pane), then tap or click
    Copy here
    .
    File Explorer icons show you the sync status of your offline folders and files:
    • OneDrive in sync icon It's in sync with online version.
    • OneDrive getting in sync icon It's getting in sync.
    • OneDrive out of sync icon The version on your PC is out of sync.
    File Explorer with images and OneDrive folder