Sync files with OneDrive in Windows

You can sync your OneDrive for Business account with a local computer or mobile devices to access and work on the files and folders offline. When you connect to the internet, the changes made to the files and folders get synced automatically. This way you can effectively manage, add, edit or delete documents both in the cloud and in your local device.

To sync OneDrive for Business with Windows:

1. Install OneDrive sync app and enter the credentials of a registered account.
2. You will get a Sync files from your OneDrive screen during the installation where you can choose to sync all files and folders available in the cloud.
3. Configure the path for OneDrive file and folder storage and finish the setup process.
4. You can then sign in using the registered account or access OneDrive using the white or blue cloud icon in the Windows taskbar.
5. Right-click on the icon and navigate to Settings > Account > Choose Folders to choose individual folders that you want to sync or stop syncing at any point of time.

M365 Manager Plus is an intuitive Microsoft 365 reporting, management, monitoring, auditing, and alerting tool. This tool helps you to get instant and comprehensive reports on OneDrive files, operations, usage and sharing. You can also audit and monitor the file folder activities, sync activities and endpoints using this tool.

Steps to get reports on OneDrive sync activities in M365 Manager Plus

1. Click on the Reports tab.
2. Navigate to Other Services > OneDrive for Business Reports > General OneDrive Reports.
3. Choose OneDrive Download Sync or Upload Sync report.
4. Enter the Microsoft 365 Tenant, Business Hours and time period for report generation.
5. Click on Generate Now.

Steps to audit OneDrive sync activities in M365 Manager Plus

1. Click on the Audit tab.
2. Navigate to OneDrive for Business > OneDrive Sync Activities.
3. Choose the required report from the drop-down.
4. Enter the Domains, Business Hours and time period for report generation.

Highlights of M365 Manager Plus

• 700+ pre-configured reports and unique custom reports.
• Geo-location enabled reports.
• Bulk users and mailbox management.
• Customizable templates to manage users, groups and contacts.
• Rules to auto-populate fields.
• Custom naming formats and password policies for the templates.
• Automation of management tasks.
• Custom roles and virtual tenant creation and delegation.
• Role-based help desk delegation without elevating users' rights in native environment.

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