Microsoft OneDrive

by Microsoft · Cloud sync & remote access

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Microsoft's cloud storage, built into Windows.

Official download from microsoft.com (opens in a new tab)

Opens microsoft.com, Microsoft's own site. No mirror, no bundle.

Overview

What is Microsoft OneDrive?

OneDrive comes with Windows and syncs Desktop, Documents and Pictures. Free accounts get a small amount of storage; Microsoft 365 subscriptions include much more.

Key features

  • Built into Windows
  • Files On-Demand
  • Personal Vault
  • Office co-authoring

Good to know: Windows can turn on folder backup automatically. Check OneDrive settings if you prefer local-only Desktop and Documents folders.

Best for

  • Microsoft 365 subscribers
  • Backing up Windows folders
  • Office documents

Included in starter kits

Install

How to install Microsoft OneDrive

  1. 1Open the official Microsoft OneDrive download page on microsoft.com.
  2. 2Pick the build for your system (Windows, Mac; check x64, ARM or Apple silicon where offered).
  3. 3Run the installer and read each screen; decline anything you did not ask for.
  4. 4Keep it updated from the app's own updater or your package manager.

Install from the command line

  • Windows · winget

    winget install --id Microsoft.OneDrive -e --source winget

  • Mac · Homebrew

    brew install --cask onedrive

Package IDs checked against the public winget, Homebrew and Flathub repositories on 1 Nov 2026. Build a script for several apps.

Safety

Download Microsoft OneDrive safely

  • Check the domain

    The real download lives on microsoft.com. Look-alike domains and search ads are the most common trap.

  • Skip mirrors

    Download portals can wrap installers in adware or old versions. You never need them for this app.

  • Verify if you can

    If the publisher lists a checksum, compare it with our in-browser checker before running the file.

  • Watch the installer

    Untick extras, browser changes or trials you did not ask for.

Open the checksum checker

Alternatives

Microsoft OneDrive alternatives

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FAQ

Microsoft OneDrive questions

Where can I download Microsoft OneDrive safely?

Download Microsoft OneDrive only from Microsoft's official site at microsoft.com. Avoid mirror and "download portal" sites, which can bundle extra software with the installer.

Is Microsoft OneDrive free?

Microsoft OneDrive has a free plan with limits, and paid plans or upgrades for more features. Check microsoft.com for current pricing.

Does Microsoft OneDrive work on Windows and Mac?

Microsoft OneDrive is available for Windows, Mac. Check Microsoft's download page for exact system requirements and whether your processor (x64, ARM or Apple silicon) is supported.

Can I install Microsoft OneDrive from the command line?

Yes, with winget on Windows (winget install --id Microsoft.OneDrive -e); Homebrew on Mac (brew install --cask onedrive). Package managers fetch the publisher's files and make updates easy.

What are good alternatives to Microsoft OneDrive?

See the alternatives section on this page and the full cloud sync & remote access list on AltFTool, which shows each app's licence and platforms side by side.