How to Move Files to OneDrive

Purpose:

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for moving locally saved files from a Windows PC to OneDrive.

Instructions:

• Sign in to OneDrive

  • Click the OneDrive icon in your taskbar (bottom-right corner).

    
    

• If prompted, sign in with your work email and password.
  • Enter your new work email
  • Click Sign In
  • Enter your password

• Open Your OneDrive Folder

  • In File Explorer, look for “OneDrive – [Your Organization Name]” in the left panel.
  • Click it to open your OneDrive folder.

  
   

• Locate Your Local Files
  • Navigate to folders where your files are saved (e.g., Documents, Desktop, Pictures).

• Move Files Using Drag & Drop 

  (OR skip to Step 5 for Copy & Paste — both methods work. You can use either or both.)

  • Open the folder where your files are saved (e.g., Documents, Desktop).
  • Select the files or folders you want to move.
  • Drag them into your OneDrive folder in File Explorer.

Tip: Start with smaller batches to avoid slowing down your computer.

• Move Files Using Copy & Paste

  • Open the folder where your files are saved.
  • Select the files or folders you want to move.
  • Right-click the selection and choose Copy.
  • Navigate to your OneDrive folder in File Explorer.
  • Right-click inside the folder and choose Paste.

  

• Confirm Sync
  • Check the OneDrive icon in the taskbar:

    • Blue cloud with arrows = syncing

      

    • Blue Cloud (no arrows) = files uploaded successfully

      

• Leave Your Device On
  • Keep your computer powered on and connected to the internet until all files finish syncing.