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How do I setup OneDrive to work like Dropbox?

Anonymous
2020-10-30T21:35:39+00:00

I just want a cloud folder that I, and other people on my business network, can work on and auto-sync to each workstation 24/7 (in case someone goes offline; so I can deploy support files for software that are actively being used) and I want it to be simple...like how DropBox works.  No "sleeping computers" or secret folders etc., just create the folder, set permissions, send the links and boom everyone is productive again...like how DropBox works.

Can OneDrive do that?  I've been trying to make it work for a while now and it doesn't seem like it's possible.

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-10-31T01:08:20+00:00

    Dear Rory,

    Welcome to the forum here.

    As you posted in the OneDrive for Business category, about "Can OneDrive do that? ", may I know whether you are using the personal OneDrive online place (www.onedrive.com) or the OneDrive for Business site (https://contoso-my.sharepoint.com/personal/username\_contoso\_onmicrosoft\_com)?

    If you are using the OneDrive for Business site, you can just create a folder>share the folder with internal people or external people>the people will go to the shared folder via the shared links in the emails or the direct shared links. 

    For internal users, they can sync the folder with the OneDrive sync client.

    For external users from other companies, you can contact the administrator and let him add the users to your Azure AD and then they can sync the shared folder with the OneDrive sync client as well. If they aren't in Azure AD, they can only upload new files and edit the files in the shared folder.

    Best Regards,

    Cliff

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-11-04T23:35:08+00:00

    I spoke too soon.  I got one user to work and the other four don't work and the menus aren't the same.  I had each one of them submit an IT ticket we'll let the admins figure out how to make it work as well as Dropbox.

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-11-04T22:38:58+00:00

    I think I have it working now.  I've shared the folder and got all the permissions correct but it doesn't auto-populate in the other user's local Oncedrive and they don't get notice or anything.  I have remote each user and have them view OneDrive online and drag the folder out of a separate 'shared' tab into their individual OneDrive and then setup the sync on their local client.

    So it's working.  But man, it seems like a lot of effort just to share and sync a folder for my workgroup.

    Thank you for your help.

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-11-03T06:20:19+00:00

    Dear Rory,

    Welcome to share any updates when you have time if you need further help on this issue.

    Best Regards,

    Cliff

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