How to Sync OneDrive files and folders

Sync OneDrive to your computer

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

Step 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.

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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 personal files appear under OneDrive – Personal and your work or school files appear under OneDrive - CompanyName.

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.

View sync activity

You can view sync activity from the OneDrive activity center. Click the OneDrive icon in the Windows taskbar. If you click the folder icon, you can go directly to the OneDrive folder in File Explorer. Users on Mac have a similar experience.

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