Backup Files to OneDrive

The following instructions explain which settings and prerequisites are needed to back up your files to OneDrive.

1. OneDrive Login

Open the website OneDrive and login.
Search the URL at the address bar of your browser for the parameter &cid= and copy the indicated value into the clipboard.
Example: https://onedrive.live.com/?id=root&cid=344A29441EFB2BED

2. Connect Network Drive with OneDrive

Open the Windows Explorer and right-click on Network.
Choose Map network drive ... at the displayed content menu.
Enter the address https://d.docs.live.net/ at the text box for the folder. Paste the copied value from the clipboard behind the address.
Example: https://d.docs.live.net/344A29441EFB2BED
Activate the options Reconnect at sign-in and Connect using different credentials.
Click on the button Finish.
Enter your OneDrive login data to connect the network drive with OneDrive.

3. Important Information

Each time a file or folder is backed up to OneDrive, the date stamp will be changed to the date of the backup to the Cloud. Unfortunately, this is by design from Microsoft, and cannot be changed.

4. Conclusion

Now you can use the new network drive with AllSync to back up your files to OneDrive.