Open OneDrive and upload files
You can store over 300 types of files on OneDrive. They are secure and available across the browser, mobile apps, Macs, and PCs. You can edit and co-author with others on Office documents, whether they have Office or not.
Note: Features and information in this guide apply to OneDrive through Microsoft 365.
Use OneDrive in your browser
Sign in to microsoft365.com, and in the App Launcher in the top left corner, and select OneDrive.
You can also sign in directly to onedrive.com
Use OneDrive on your desktop
If you have Windows 11, the OneDrive desktop app is already available.
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Search for the cloud icon in the Windows taskbar notification area, or search for OneDrive on your computer.
If you don't have it, you can download it. It will also install when you download and install your Microsoft 365 desktop apps.
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On the Windows Start menu, search for OneDrive, and then open it.
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When OneDrive Setup starts, enter your work or school account, and then select Sign in.
Use OneDrive on your mobile device
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Open the OneDrive mobile app and select Files or Recent.
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Select the file.
If you need to install the OneDrive mobile app, see download the OneDrive mobile app.
Upload a file or folder
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In OneDrive, select Add new, and then select Files upload if you are uploading files, or Folder upload if you are uploading a folder.
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Select the files or folder you want to upload, and then select Open.
If you open OneDrive in File Explorer, select the files or folder and drag them to OneDrive.
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