Back Up Your Folders with OneDrive

Every computer has standard folders such as Desktop, Documents, Music, Pictures, and Videos. These folders often contain your improtant files but might not automatically save to OneDrive.

By backing them up to OneDrive, your files are protected and available from any device. This also makes things easier if your computer is ever replaced — your files will reappear automatically once you sign in again.

How to turn on PC folder backup

• Open OneDrive settings: Click the OneDrive cloud icon in your taskbar (bottom right corner) and select the Help & Settings gear icon, then choose Settings.
• Go to the Sync and backup: In the left-hand menu, select the Sync and backup tab.
• Manage backup: Click Manage backup. You'll see a list of your main folders (Desktop, Documents, Pictures, etc.)
• Turn on backup: Next to any folder that sayys Not backed up, switch the toggle on. Select Save changes to start backing up.

Access your backed up folders on any device

Once your files finish syncing, they're safely stored in OneDrive and will be automatically available from these locations on any PC you sign into with OneDrive.