How to Move the OneDrive Folder in Windows 10

OneDrive is a convenient cloud storage service by Microsoft, allowing you to sync files and folders across multiple devices. Sometimes, you may need to relocate the OneDrive folder to a different drive or directory. This can be helpful if you're running out of space on the main drive or if you prefer a different file organization. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to move the OneDrive folder in Windows 10.

Step 1: Pause OneDrive Sync

Before moving the OneDrive folder, it’s necessary to temporarily pause syncing:

  • Locate the OneDrive icon in the system tray (bottom-right corner of your screen).
  • Right-click on the icon and select “Settings”.
  • Under the “Account” tab, click “Unlink this PC”. This action will stop file syncing on this device temporarily.

Step 2: Move the OneDrive Folder

With syncing paused, you can now proceed to move the folder itself:

  1. Open File Explorer and go to the current location of your OneDrive folder (usually C:\Users\Your_Username\OneDrive).
  2. Right-click on the folder and choose “Cut” or “Copy”.
  3. Navigate to the new location where you want to store the OneDrive folder (for example, on a different drive), and paste it there.

Step 3: Set the New OneDrive Folder Location

Now, you need to update OneDrive with the new folder location:

  • Reopen OneDrive Settings from the system tray.
  • Go to the “Account” tab and select “Add an account”.
  • Log in with your OneDrive account information.
  • When prompted to choose the folder location, click “Change location” and select the new path where your OneDrive folder is now located.

Step 4: Resume Syncing

After specifying the new folder location, OneDrive will prompt you to resume syncing. Choose the folders you wish to sync, confirm the changes, and syncing will start again with files now stored in the new directory.