How to Enable OneDrive Files On-Demand in Windows 11
You enable OneDrive Files On-Demand in Windows 11 to save local storage by keeping your files primarily in the cloud.
Right-click the OneDrive cloud icon in your taskbar, select Help & Settings, then choose Settings. Navigate to the Sync and backup tab and toggle Files On-Demand to On. This will save local storage by keeping files primarily in the cloud.
This feature lets you view all your OneDrive files and folders in File Explorer without using disk space. Files download automatically only when you open them, making it appear as though they’re all locally saved.
Enable Files On-Demand to manage your hard drive space effectively, especially on devices with limited storage, such as laptops with 128GB or 256GB SSDs.
Once active, you’ll see status icons next to your files in File Explorer. These icons indicate if a file is online-only, locally available, or always kept on your device.
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