What are the best ways to backup your data in Microsoft OneDrive?

2 How to backup your files in OneDrive?

There are two main ways to backup your files in OneDrive: manually or automatically. Manually means that you drag and drop your files or folders into the OneDrive folder on your PC, or upload them through the OneDrive website or app. Automatically means that you use the OneDrive settings to choose which folders you want to backup continuously. To do this, you need to open the OneDrive app on your PC, click on the cloud icon in the taskbar, and select Settings. Then, go to the Backup tab, and click on Manage backup. You can then select the folders you want to backup, and click on Start backup.

3 How to access your files in OneDrive?

One of the benefits of using OneDrive is that you can access your files from any device, as long as you have an internet connection and a Microsoft account. You can use the OneDrive website, app, or desktop folder to view, edit, download, or delete your files. You can also use the Office apps, such as Word, Excel, or PowerPoint, to open and work on your files directly from OneDrive. If you need to access your files offline, you can make them available offline by right-clicking on them and choosing Always keep on this device.

4 How to restore your files in OneDrive?

Sometimes, you may need to restore your files in OneDrive if you accidentally deleted them, overwritten them, or lost them due to a malware infection. OneDrive has a feature called Version history, which lets you see and restore previous versions of your files. To use this feature, you need to go to the OneDrive website, select the file you want to restore, and click on the Version history icon. You can then see the different versions of your file, and click on Restore to bring back the one you want.

Another feature that OneDrive has is called Recycle bin, which lets you recover deleted files for up to 30 days. To use this feature, you need to go to the OneDrive website, click on the Recycle bin icon, and select the files you want to restore. You can then click on Restore to bring them back to their original location.

5 How to share your files in OneDrive?

OneDrive also makes it easy for you to share your files with others, whether you want to collaborate on a project, send a report, or present a slideshow. You can share your files in OneDrive by using a link, an email, or an invitation. To share your files by using a link, you need to select the file you want to share, and click on the Share icon. You can then copy the link, and paste it in a message, an email, or a social media post. You can also adjust the link settings, such as who can access the file, whether they can edit or view it, and how long the link will expire.

To share your files by using an email, you need to select the file you want to share, and click on the Share icon. You can then enter the email address of the person you want to share with, and add a message if you want. You can also adjust the email settings, such as whether the recipient can edit or view the file, and whether they need to sign in or not.

To share your files by using an invitation, you need to select the file you want to share, and click on the Share icon. You can then click on the More options icon, and choose Invite people. You can then enter the email address of the person you want to invite, and add a message if you want. You can also adjust the invitation settings, such as whether the invitee can edit or view the file, and whether they need to sign in or not.