How to Add New OneDrive to File Explorer
In today’s digital age, cloud storage services have become an integral part of our daily lives. Microsoft OneDrive is one such service that offers users the convenience of storing and accessing their files from anywhere. However, by default, File Explorer only shows the OneDrive account that is currently signed in. If you have multiple OneDrive accounts or want to add a new OneDrive account to File Explorer, follow these simple steps to do so.
Step 1: Sign in to your Microsoft account
Before you can add a new OneDrive account to File Explorer, you need to ensure that you are signed in to your Microsoft account. Open File Explorer and click on the “Sign in to OneDrive” link located at the top right corner of the window. Enter your email address and password to sign in.
Step 2: Add a new OneDrive account
Once you are signed in, click on the “Add a folder” button located next to the “OneDrive” icon on the left-hand side of the File Explorer window. A new window will appear, prompting you to enter the email address of the OneDrive account you want to add. Enter the email address and click “Next.”
Step 3: Sign in to the new OneDrive account
After entering the email address, you will be prompted to sign in to the new OneDrive account. Enter the email address and password for the new account, and click “Sign in.” If you have two-factor authentication enabled, you may need to enter a verification code sent to your phone or email.
Step 4: Confirm the connection
Once you have signed in to the new OneDrive account, a confirmation window will appear. Click “Yes” to confirm that you want to add this OneDrive account to File Explorer.
Step 5: Access your new OneDrive account
Now that you have added the new OneDrive account to File Explorer, you can access it by clicking on the “OneDrive” icon on the left-hand side of the File Explorer window. You will see all the files and folders in your new OneDrive account, just like you would in the web version of OneDrive.
Conclusion
Adding a new OneDrive account to File Explorer is a straightforward process that can be completed in just a few steps. By following the above instructions, you can easily access multiple OneDrive accounts from a single location, making it more convenient to manage your files and documents.
