OneDrive, offered by Microsoft, is a cloud storage service that enables the storage and retrieval of your files from any location as long as you’re connected to the internet. Nonetheless, if you are managing multiple OneDrive accounts or require access to various folders within the same account, integrating an additional OneDrive account could prove beneficial.
Step 1: Open File Explorer
To add a second OneDrive to your computer, open File Explorer by clicking on the folder icon in the taskbar or pressing Windows + E.
Step 2: Click on “Add a Network Location”
In File Explorer, click on “This PC” and then select “Map Network Drive” from the context menu. This will open a dialog box where you can add a network location.
Step 3: Enter the OneDrive URL
In the “Folder” field, enter the URL of the OneDrive folder you want to access. For example, if your OneDrive account is example@onedrive.com, the URL would be https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=0123456789ABCDEF!123. Replace “0123456789ABCDEF” with your OneDrive folder ID.
Step 4: Select a Drive Letter
In the “Drive” field, select a drive letter that is not already in use. For example, if you have a C: and D: drive, you can choose E: or F:.
Step 5: Enter Your OneDrive Credentials
In the “User name” field, enter your OneDrive account email address. In the “Password” field, enter your OneDrive account password. Check the “Remember my credentials” box if you want Windows to remember your login information.
Step 6: Click on “Finish”
Click on “Finish” to add the second OneDrive to your computer. You should now see a new drive letter in File Explorer that represents the OneDrive folder you added.
Conclusion
Adding a second OneDrive to your computer can be useful if you have multiple accounts or need to access different folders on the same account. By following these steps, you can easily add a second OneDrive to your computer and access your files from anywhere with an internet connection.