Windows 11 Add Files (OneDrive)
Windows 11
Add Files (OneDrive)Want to free up space and keep your files secure and accessible? Learn how to add files to OneDrive on Windows® 11 so you can work from anywhere.
Before you begin
For more info regarding OneDrive, such as how to copy, move, save, view and share files, refer to Microsoft's Sync your computer's files and folders with OneDrive support article.
Windows can automatically back up device content to OneDrive including settings, app list, photos, videos, and messages. To use the backup functionality, the device must be signed in with a Microsoft account and there must be enough space in OneDrive to store the data.
Steps
- Open theStart menu.
- Navigate: .
- Locate the file(s) you'd like to add then drag-and-drop into the desired OneDrive folder located in the left pane, then selectCopy here.
- Review the following chart for info on the sync status of your offline folders and files:Sync Status IconsIconTitleDescriptionOneDrive in sync iconIt's in sync with the online version.OneDrive getting in sync iconIt's getting in sync.OneDrive out of sync iconThe version on your device is out of sync.
