Question:
Is it possible to import files from a OneDrive folder?
Note: By product design, this is not possible. Nonetheless, as a workaround, please refer to the following guide:
Note: By product design, this is not possible. Nonetheless, as a workaround, please refer to the following guide:
Solution:As a workaround, to import files from a OneDrive folder, the files must be available locally. If the files are not stored on your device, desktop applications will be unable to access and import them.
1. Open File Explorer and navigate to your OneDrive folder.
2. Right-click the folder you wish to use as a watched folder.
3. Select "Always keep on this device."
4. This will download the folder and ensure it remains synced locally with OneDrive.
2. Right-click the folder you wish to use as a watched folder.
3. Select "Always keep on this device."
4. This will download the folder and ensure it remains synced locally with OneDrive.
After completing these steps, you can attempt to import files from the selected watched folder.
KBA is applicable to both Cloud and On-premise Organizations.