How to move a file or folder to OneDrive - Mac

This article contains information on how to transfer content from a computer and/or network drive to OneDrive on a Mac.

How to copy a file/folder to OneDrive via Finder on a Mac

Step 1: Open OneDrive on your Mac

  1. Click the Search icon and look for OneDrive.

        Click the Search icon (magnifying glass) at the top of the screen and search for OneDrive. Log in with your UWP credentials, if asked.

       If prompted, sign in with your UW-Parkside Username and Password. 

Step 2: Open the Finder

  1. With the OneDrive folder open, type Command + N or (click File > New Finder Window) at the top of the screen to open a second Finder window.

    Open a second Finder window by pressing Command + N or by clicking File, then New Finder Window at the top of the screen.

  2. Locate the file or folder you wish to move in the new Finder window.

    USe the new Finder window to locate the file or folder you want to copy into OneDrive.

Step 3: Move the File or Folder to OneDrive via "Copy and Paste"

  1. Right-click the file or folder, select Copy, then right-click in the OneDrive folder and select Paste. Alternatively, you can click on the file or folder, press Command + C to Copy, click in the OneDrive folder and press Command + V to paste.

    Right-click the file or folder and select Copy. Then right-click in the OneDrive window and select Paste. You can also use the keyboard shortcuts for copying and pasting, which are Command + to Copy and Command + V to paste.

    Note: You can also drag-and-drop the file or folder from one window to the other, but this will only move the file(s). It will NOT make a copy of the file– it will only move where it is saved.

Step 4: Verify the Upload

  1. After moving the file or folder, you should see a syncing icon (two arrows) on the OneDrive folder or file. Once the sync is complete, this icon will disappear. You can double-check that your file has been synced by opening OneDrive in a browser or your mobile to device to check if the new file/folder appears there.

    The syncing icon will appear to the right of the file or folder name as it syncs. It will disappear once the file is finished copying.


Keywords:
Mac OneDrive cloud storage network drive file folder 
Doc ID:
148270
Owned by:
Steve S. in UW Parkside
Created:
2025-02-12
Updated:
2025-02-13
Sites:
UW Parkside