How to Add OneDrive Shortcut to File Explorer
Are you looking to streamline your access to OneDrive and improve your productivity? Adding a OneDrive shortcut to your File Explorer can save you time and effort in navigating to your cloud storage. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to add a OneDrive shortcut to your File Explorer on Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Step 1: Open File Explorer
First, open the File Explorer on your computer. You can do this by clicking on the File Explorer icon on the taskbar or by pressing the Windows key + E on your keyboard.
Step 2: Navigate to the OneDrive Folder
In the File Explorer, you will see a list of folders on the left-hand side. Scroll down and find the OneDrive folder. It is typically named after your Microsoft account username.
Step 3: Right-click on the OneDrive Folder
Once you have located the OneDrive folder, right-click on it. A context menu will appear with various options.
Step 4: Select ‘Pin to Quick Access’
From the context menu, select ‘Pin to Quick Access’. This will add a shortcut to the OneDrive folder to the Quick Access section of the File Explorer.
Step 5: Customize Quick Access
If you want to make OneDrive more accessible, you can also drag and drop the OneDrive folder to the top of the Quick Access section. This will place it at the top of the list, making it easier to find.
Step 6: Add a Desktop Shortcut
To further simplify your access to OneDrive, you can create a shortcut on your desktop. To do this, right-click on an empty space on your desktop, select ‘New’, and then choose ‘Shortcut’. In the location field, type the following path: `C:\Users\YourUsername\OneDrive`. Replace “YourUsername” with your actual username.
Step 7: Customize the Shortcut
After creating the shortcut, you can customize it by right-clicking on it and selecting ‘Properties’. In the ‘Shortcut’ tab, you can change the icon, name, and even add a description.
Step 8: Add a Taskbar Shortcut
To have quick access to OneDrive from the taskbar, right-click on an empty space on the taskbar, select ‘Tools’, and then choose ‘Taskbar settings’. In the ‘Taskbar items’ section, toggle on the ‘Show badges on taskbar buttons’ option. Now, you can right-click on the OneDrive icon in the taskbar and select ‘Pin this program to taskbar’ to add it as a shortcut.
By following these steps, you can easily add a OneDrive shortcut to your File Explorer, desktop, and taskbar. This will help you quickly access your cloud storage and enhance your productivity.
