OneDrive, a cloud storage solution from Microsoft, enables users to save and share files on the web. Should you possess more than one OneDrive account, transferring files between these accounts might be necessary for different purposes. This article aims to walk you through the steps of moving files from one OneDrive account to another.
Step 1: Sign in to your OneDrive account
To begin the file transfer process, sign in to your OneDrive account using your Microsoft account credentials. Once you are logged in, you will be able to access all of your files and folders stored on OneDrive.
Step 2: Select the files or folders to transfer
Next, navigate through your OneDrive account and select the files or folders that you want to transfer. You can do this by clicking on the desired items and checking the boxes next to them.
Step 3: Share the selected files or folders
After selecting the files or folders, click on the “Share” button located in the toolbar above your file list. This will open a dialog box where you can enter the email address of the recipient (the OneDrive account to which you want to transfer the files). You can also set permissions for the shared items, such as allowing the recipient to edit or view only.
Step 4: Copy the sharing link
Once you have entered the email address and set the desired permissions, click on the “Copy Link” button. This will copy a unique URL that grants access to the shared files or folders. Keep this link safe as it is required in the next step.
Step 5: Sign in to the target OneDrive account
Now, sign in to the OneDrive account where you want to transfer the files. This can be done by visiting the OneDrive website and entering your Microsoft account credentials.
Step 6: Paste the sharing link into the target OneDrive account
Once you are logged in to the target OneDrive account, navigate to the desired folder where you want to transfer the files. Click on the “New” button and select “Folder Upload” from the drop-down menu. In the upload dialog box, click on the “From a link” option and paste the sharing link that you copied in step 4.
Step 7: Wait for the transfer to complete
After pasting the sharing link, OneDrive will start downloading the files or folders from the source account. The transfer may take some time depending on the size of the files and your internet connection speed. Once the download is complete, the files or folders will be available in the target OneDrive account.
Conclusion
Transferring files from one OneDrive account to another is a simple process that can be done by following the steps outlined above. By sharing the selected files or folders and pasting the sharing link into the target OneDrive account, you can easily transfer your data between accounts. Remember to keep the sharing link safe as it grants access to the shared items.
