You can access OneDrive files and folders in File Explorer. You can put your files in it by dragging and dropping them from another location, or by saving your documents, images, or other files to it from a Windows application. When you open File Explorer, OneDrive appears in the navigation pane on the left. The primary way you’ll use OneDrive in Windows 10 is through File Explorer. OneDrive works the same way whether you’re using it through an individual, business, or enterprise account, except as noted below. (See OneDrive and Microsoft 365 plans for individuals, business, and enterprise.) OneDrive plans for business start at $5 per user per month for 1TB of storage per user, as do Microsoft 365 plans for business. You can upgrade to 100GB storage for $2 per month or purchase a Microsoft 365 plan, which includes the desktop versions of Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, starting at $7 per month for 1TB of OneDrive storage. Individuals get 5GB of OneDrive storage for free. Clicking the upward pointing arrow should reveal it.) IDG (If you don’t see this cloud icon, it’s probably hidden on your taskbar. Click the OneDrive icon (it looks like clouds) on the notification area of the taskbar and click the Sign in button to get started.

If not, you can sign up for one for free.)īut if you don’t want to sign in to Windows 10 itself with a Microsoft user account, you can sign in to OneDrive separately with a Microsoft user account. (If your company uses Outlook or you have a free account on, then you already have a Microsoft user account. When you sign in to your Windows 10 PC with a Microsoft user account, OneDrive is already activated by default.

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