Upload files and folders to OneDrive

Upload files or folders to OneDrive

With Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome:

1. Select Upload > Files or Upload > Folder.

2. Select the files or folder you want to upload.

3. Select Open or Select Folder.

With other browsers:

• Select Upload, select the files you want to upload, and select Open.

• If you don't see Upload > Folder, create a folder, and then upload the files to that folder.

Note: If you have the OneDrive sync client installed, you can also upload with File Explorer. Select the files you want to upload, and drag them to OneDrive in the File Explorer Navigation pane.

Save a file to OneDrive

1. Select File > Save As > OneDrive - Personal.

2. Select Enter file name here and type a name.

3. If you want to save to another folder, select Browse, and select the folder you want.

4. Select Save.

The next time you open the Office app, you'll see your saved file in the Recent list.

Note: Requires Office 365, 2019, or 2016.

If you don't see OneDrive - Personal in the list:

1. Select Add a Place

2. Select OneDrive and sign into your Microsoft account.

Need more help?

Get help by emailing the OneDrive support team. In a OneDrive mobile app, shake the device to get help or share feedback on OneDrive. 

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