How to Transfer All Files Between 2 Personal OneDrive Accounts

To transfer all files between 2 personal OneDrive accounts, use the correct account, product, permissions, and destination. This guide explains the supported workflow and the checks that confirm the result.

Compare the OneDrive Web Copy with the Local Device

Confirm the owning account, required permissions, affected files or services, and the exact outcome you need. Keep a backup when the task changes local content or removes access.

Quick OneDrive Check

First, open OneDrive in a browser. Next, select that folder, and verify the final state before changing any backup or secondary account.

How to Transfer All Files Between 2 Personal OneDrive Accounts

1. Open OneDrive in a browser
2. Select that folder
3. Set permission to “Can edit”
4. Go to the Shared section
5. Open the shared folder
6. Select everything inside it

After the final step, reopen the affected app, portal, file, or account page and confirm the exact status or behavior described in the title.

WPS Office: A Free Alternative for Local Office Work

WPS Office cannot directly change Microsoft-side account, billing, subscription, activation, tenant, OneDrive service, or SharePoint permission state. Those changes must be completed in the appropriate Microsoft portal.

For local productivity, WPS Office is a free Microsoft Office-compatible alternative with Writer, Spreadsheets, Presentation, and PDF tools. It opens and saves major formats including DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, and PDF through a familiar, streamlined interface that supports a smooth everyday migration.

Test advanced macros, add-ins, external connections, sensitivity controls, and Microsoft-only cloud integrations on a copy before moving a critical workflow.

Practical Checks That Prevent a Repeat

• Record which account and synced folder owns the workflow
• Keep a verified backup before removing access, changing ownership, or replacing a local file
• Apply high-impact changes to one test item or user before expanding the scope
• Save confirmation numbers, dates, and screenshots of the final settings when they affect billing, security, or permissions

Frequently Asked Questions

Where should I start when I need to transfer all files between 2 personal OneDrive accounts?

Open OneDrive in a browser. Then select that folder.

Should I check OneDrive on the web before I transfer all files between 2 personal OneDrive accounts?

Select that folder. Before applying the change broadly, confirm the same condition in one representative account, file, cell, message, or device.

Why might transfer all files between 2 personal OneDrive accounts still fail after the first change?

Set permission to “Can edit”. Keep the original data or current account state until this test produces the expected result.

Which final check proves the steps to transfer all files between 2 personal OneDrive accounts worked?

Select everything inside it. Reopen the affected app, file, or portal and confirm that the result remains in place.