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How to Transfer Files from One OneDrive Account to Another
Transferring files between OneDrive accounts couldn’t be any easier
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Updated onApril 16, 2024
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Cloud storage services are extremely popular nowadays. These services allow users to store personal data safely and securely without relying on local storage, and they require only a small subscription fee and Internet access.
Since the market is so profitable, there are manycloud storage providersout there, one of them being OneDrive from Microsoft.
However, there may be times when you need to move files from a OneDrive account to another, which isn’t as easy as it sounds. This article will show you how to move files from one OneDrive account to another quickly.
How do I transfer files from one OneDrive to another?
Before proceeding with any steps for copying files from a OneDrive account to another OneDrive account, ensure you have the credentials for both accounts, verify if you have a stable internet connection, make sure you log in using a user account with admin privileges, and ensure you have enough space on your PC orconnect an external drive to sync the data.
1. Manually transfer OneDrive files to another account
1.Sign in to bothOneDriveaccounts.You can log on from the same PCand the same browser, as long as you connect with both accounts using different tabs.
2.Create a folder for eachOneDriveaccount using a unique name to store the downloaded data.
3.Use the flow template to alter the folder’s name in the first account, as well as the name of the folder in the second account.
4.Save the flow template.
5.Test the folders by copying data between them to see if it gets transferred properly or not.
6.Select the files you want to migrate to the second account.
7.The files can then be automatically transferred to the second account’s folder.
If you’re wondering how to move files from one drive to another in Windows 10, you can do this yourself, without any third-party apps. What you need to do is manually download and upload the files.
The method described above is the only way to manually transfer files from one OneDrive account to another.
While the procedure isn’t hard at all, it is very time-consuming. And this is where a reliable third-party tool comes to your aid.
2. Using the Sync files feature
One of the most important things to remember while migrating the files manually via the Sync feature is that you can’t sync two personal accounts on a single device.
If you are facing issues whilesyncing your files from your OneDrive account to the local accounton your device, it could be due to insufficient space; to learn more about it, read this guide.
3. Using the Share feature on OneDrive
4. Using the Power Automate App (Works on Personal & Business accounts)
If you want to transfer everything from one account to another, chooseRootfor both OneDrive accounts. However, if you don’t want that, you must select the files you want to copy.
Also, you can only transfer data from one personal account to another or one business account to another, so check the accounts before proceeding.
5. Use third-party migration tools to move OneDrive files to another account
We live in a time where time and efficiency are everything, and using manual methods in some cases is simply ineffective, so third-party migration tools become your best alternative.
Some automated migration tools support the complete transfer of user settings, documents, data, and third-party applications with minimal effort on the user’s end.
One such tool isLaplink PCmover, which provides a simple setup that allows Windows users to migrate all files they want from one PC to another.
This automated file migration software has three main transfer options: Network transfer, USB cable transfer, or Ethernet cable transfer.
Additionally, for more specific options, users can create transfer files for removable media and create profile migrations to move their user settings and preferences.
It is very easy to use, with intuitive on-screen prompts for each transfer step. You have to start the process and let the program finish up. Once the process is complete, all applications and data will be ready.
Laplink PCmover
TheFile Based Transferis the easiest way to move OneDrive files to another account with the Laplink PCmover application. Here’s how you can do that:
Wait for the process to complete. Now you will have to open the transfer files with the same Laplink credentials and add them to your new OneDrive account. Just like that, your files will be moved to your new OneDrive account seamlessly.
6. Using as script (Business account)
Don’t move files larger than250 MB, as in that case, it might not complete the process. If there are files larger than that, the script process may take some time, and you can export a list of them atC:\Temp\largefiles.txt
7. Using the Exchange Admin Center (Business account)
8. Using the OneDrive Sync Client (Business account)
The process may take some time, depending on the files’ size; follow the steps to copy these files to the target account:
Once the files are synced to the cloud, you will see a green circle with a checkmark of the same color and can see the files you copied. Once you have the files, you can remove the sync. Follow these steps to do so:
This won’t delete the files from your computer, but the files will not sync in the future.
How can I automatically copy files from someone else’s OneDrive to yours?
You can use any of the methods to copy files from someone else’s OneDrive, provided you have access to their account.
If you are an administrator in an organization and have access to the Exchange admin center, you can useMethod 6& 7 to perform the steps.
Remember to copy or move files in small batches to avoid mishaps. If you shared the files via this old cloud service account, you need to share them again after you move them.
Moving the files from one OneDrive account to another is not tricky, and you can easily retain the files. However, you will lose the metadata details likeModified byandModified Date.
You can synchronize files inSharePoint Online libraries with OneDrive for Businessacross devices; read this guide to learn more about the process.
And for acomprehensive OneDrive cheat sheet, check out our helpful guide.
If you have any questions or suggestions about the subject, please mention them in the comments section below.
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Teodor Nechita
Eager to help those in need, Teodor writes articles daily on subjects regarding Windows, Xbox, and all things tech-related.
When not working, you may usually find him either at the gym or taking a stroll in the park, trying to find inspiration for the next articles he may write.
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