How to Manage Two OneDrive Menu Bar Icons on a Mac

To manage two OneDrive menu bar icons on a Mac, 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, click the OneDrive cloud icon in the menu bar. Next, select the three dots (…) → Preferences → Account tab, and verify the final state before changing any backup or secondary account.

How to Manage Two OneDrive Menu Bar Icons on a Mac

1. Click the OneDrive cloud icon in the menu bar
2. Select the three dots (…) → Preferences → Account tab
3. Use Add an account to add either a personal or a work or school account (note: only one personal account is supported)
4. Use the OneDrive menu bar icon → Preferences → Account to see and manage each configured account
5. Run one OneDrive app
6. Use Finder and the Account tab to work with and switch between accounts

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

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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.

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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

Which control should I check first to manage two OneDrive menu bar icons on a Mac?

Click the OneDrive cloud icon in the menu bar. Then select the three dots (…) → Preferences → Account tab.

Should I check OneDrive on the web before I manage two OneDrive menu bar icons on a Mac?

Select the three dots (…) → Preferences → Account tab. Before applying the change broadly, confirm the same condition in one representative account, file, cell, message, or device.

What is the safest next test if manage two OneDrive menu bar icons on a Mac does not work?

Use Add an account to add either a personal or a work or school account (note: only one personal account is supported). Keep the original data or current account state until this test produces the expected result.

How do I verify the result after I manage two OneDrive menu bar icons on a Mac?

Use Finder and the Account tab to work with and switch between accounts. Reopen the affected app, file, or portal and confirm that the result remains in place.