How to Add OneDrive to the Files App on iPhone or iPad

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Easily make OneDrive accessible on iOS Files
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Do you want to use OneDrive on your iPhone or iPad? Luckily, iOS' built-in Files app makes it easy to add any cloud service to your device for easy file storage or transfer. You'll just need to download and set up the OneDrive app first. Here's how to add OneDrive to the Files app on your iPhone or iPad.

Quick Steps

  1. Set up OneDrive on your iPhone or iPad.
  2. Open the Files app.
  3. Tap Browse .
  4. Tap ••• .
  5. Tap Edit .
  6. Toggle on OneDrive .
Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Adding OneDrive

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    Before you can add OneDrive to the Files app , you'll need to download the app from the App Store and sign into your Microsoft account .
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    This looks like a blue folder with a white background. [1]
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    It's in the bottom-right corner of the screen.
    • If you're redirected to a folder, tap Browse again until you see the Locations header.
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    This is in the top-right corner.
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    You'll see switches next to the locations.
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    The switch will turn green.
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    This is in the top-right corner.
    • You can now save files to OneDrive via the Files app.
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Method 2
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Saving Files

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    This could be a PDF, photo, video, or another file.
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    This is usually at the top-right or bottom of the file.
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    You can find this at the bottom of the Share menu.
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    If the OneDrive folder doesn't open automatically, tap the back arrow in the top-left corner until you return to the Browse page. Then, select OneDrive .
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    This is in the top-right corner.
    • The file will be saved to your connected OneDrive account.
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      1. Open OneDrive and sign in.
      2. Press the Home button.
      3. Open Files .
      4. Tap Browse .
      5. Tap OneDrive .

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