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how to move files between two one drive accounts?

Yvonne Y 0 Reputation points
2025-12-05T09:55:20.9733333+00:00

Have two microsoft accounts, like to combine them in one.

How to move files between two one drive accounts? Move please, not Share.

Tried to download but some of the sub-folders are empty in the download files.

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  2. John Jefferson Doyon 65,160 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-12-05T10:37:11.5433333+00:00

    Hi, I'm John! I will help you with this.

    Microsoft doesn’t allow merging two OneDrive accounts, but you can move your files between them.

    On a Mac, the two best ways are:

    1. OneDrive app (recommended):

    Add both accounts to the OneDrive app > you’ll see two OneDrive folders in Finder > drag and drop files from the old account to the new one.

    1. Via https://onedrive.live.com

    Share the folder from the old account to the new one > open it in the new account > use “Copy to” to move it into your new OneDrive.

    I really hope this information is helpful! Let me know if you have any further questions or concerns.

    Regards,

    John J.D.

  3. Q&A Assist
    2025-12-05T09:55:29.58+00:00
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    To move files between two OneDrive accounts, you can follow these steps:

    1. Sync Both Accounts: First, ensure that both OneDrive accounts are synced to your computer. You can do this by signing into both accounts using the OneDrive sync client.
    2. Drag and Drop: Once both accounts are synced, you can open the OneDrive folders for both accounts on your computer. Simply drag and drop the files or folders you want to move from one account's folder to the other. This method should effectively transfer the files without leaving any empty sub-folders.
    3. Using OneDrive Web: Alternatively, you can use the OneDrive web interface. Log into one account, select the files you want to move, and download them to your computer. Then, log into the second account and upload the files. However, this method may sometimes result in empty sub-folders if the download process is interrupted or not completed properly.
    4. Known Folder Move: If you are migrating known folders (like Documents, Desktop, etc.), you can use the Known Folder Move feature to redirect these folders to your OneDrive account. This will help in consolidating your files into one account.

    Make sure to check that all files have been successfully transferred after the process to avoid any loss of data.