Two OneDrive accounts

Question

How to combine two OneDrive accounts? I purchased a new DELL 16 plus computer and the old Windows 10 PC had OneDrive files. My new Dell needs some folders that I don't have and need to use.

Answer 1

Hello,

Do both computer sign in with the same microsoft account?

Can you first confirm - go to www.onedrive.com > My files, and see if you have the files you wanted from the old computer here first?

Let me know so we can determine what your options are. Thanks!

Answer 2

OneDrive accounts and their storage cannot be merged into a single account, but both accounts can be used side by side and files can be copied between them.

To get the needed folders from the old PC/account onto the new Dell:

1. Sign in to both OneDrive accounts on the new PC
   • Select the OneDrive cloud icon in the notification area.
   • Select Help & Settings > Settings.
   • Go to the Account tab and select Add an account.
   • Sign in with the second (old PC) OneDrive account.
   • Note: Only one personal OneDrive account is allowed, but multiple work or school accounts are supported.
2. Sync and copy the folders you need
   • After both accounts are added, File Explorer will show separate OneDrive locations (for example, “OneDrive – Personal” and “OneDrive – Work or School”).
   • Open the OneDrive that contains the old PC folders.
   • Drag and drop or copy/paste the required folders and files into the OneDrive for the account used on the new Dell. This copies the content; it does not merge the accounts.
3. Use accounts side by side going forward
   • Keep both accounts signed in if ongoing access to both sets of files is needed.
   • Storage for each account remains separate; management (quota, deletion, sharing) is done per account.

If the old PC is still available and signed in, the same copy/drag‑and‑drop approach can be used there; changes will sync to the cloud and then to the new Dell.

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References:

• How do I merge my OneDrive for home with my OneDrive for work or school ?
• How to add or remove an account in Microsoft OneDrive
• Combining Microsoft accounts