Upload files to OneDrive for Mac

You can copy or move files between folders within OneDrive, or from other folders on your computer. 

Move the file to OneDrive

When you move files from other folders on your computer into a OneDrive folder, you're removing them from your computer and adding them to OneDrive.

1. To move a file using Mac Finder, drag files from the file list in the right pane to OneDrive in the left pane (if you have OneDrive listed there under Favorites).
2. After a moment, Finder will switch to show your existing OneDrive files and folders in the right pane, and you can drag the file into the sub-folder of your choice.
   
   
   
   

Copy the file to OneDrive

If you want to copy the item rather than move it, follow these instructions:

1. Open Mac Finder.
   
   
   
   
2. Right-click the file or folder and select Copy.
   
   
   
   
3. Then open the OneDrive folder (or sub-folder).
   
   
   
   
4. Right-click inside the folder. Then click Paste item a copy of the item to OneDrive.
   
   

Sync files to OneDrive for Mac

If you have the OneDrive application downloaded to your computer, you can also use Sync to ensure that any files edited on OneDrive are also edited on your computer automatically under OneDrive in the Mac Finder.

1. If you would like to monitor the sync, click on the cloud icon on the top right to open the OneDrive panel.
2. View the sync status from this menu.
   
   
   
   

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