How to Back Up Important Folders to OneDrive in Windows 11

This article describes steps to back up and manage important folders to OneDrive in Windows 11.

The OneDrive app lets you sync files and folders on your computer with Microsoft Cloud, allowing you to access them anywhere on your mobile devices and other computers using the service.

You can automatically back up your essential folders (your Desktop, Documents, and Pictures folders) on your device with the OneDrive app.

When you use the OneDrive app to back up your files, the files and data will be stored online on Microsoft Cloud servers. In addition, other devices connected to the same Microsoft cloud servers will be able to see and manage your files.

If you’re signed in to the OneDrive sync app on your computer, you can use File Explorer to access your OneDrive data and content.

Manage OneDrive Backup in Windows 11

As described above, you can automatically back up your essentials folders (your Desktop, Documents, and Pictures folders) on your device with the OneDrive app.

If you need to add or remove folders later, use the app to manage your backup.

Here’s how to manage OneDrvie backup.

First, set up OneDrive in Windows 11. Once OneDrive is set up, you can manage backing up your essential PC files and documents.

Open the OneDrive app from the Start menu or browse the OneDrive installed location at (“C:\Program Files\Microsoft OneDrive\OneDrive.exe “).

You can also quickly access the OneDrive icon from the Taskbar overflow.

When the app opens, click on the Help & Settings (gear) icon and then on Settings.

On the Settings pane, click the “Manage backup” button under Sync and Backup.

You can turn back up your (Documents, Pictures, Desktop, Music, and Videos) folders on the Manage backup window.

Toggle the button to the On position to enable backing up the folders you want to back up.

If you do not wish to back up a folder, toggle the button to the Off position.

Important info to remember:

• Ensure the entire file path, including the file name, contains fewer than 260 characters.
• OneDrive can’t sync files over 250GB.
• File names can’t start with a space or include any of these characters: \ : / * ? < > ” |.

That should do it!

Reference:

Microsoft.com

Conclusion:

• The OneDrive app provides a seamless way to back up and manage essential PC files and folders.
• Following the steps outlined in this article, users can ensure that their Desktop, Documents, and Pictures folders are automatically backed up to Microsoft Cloud servers.
• Managing OneDrive backup in Windows 11 is made simple through the app’s intuitive interface, allowing users to add or remove folders as needed.
• It’s crucial to remember the file path length, file size limits, and prohibited characters when utilizing OneDrive for file backup and sync.
• For additional assistance, refer to the official Microsoft guide.