Move OneDrive Files to Teams

Learn how to move or copy your files from OneDrive to Teams.

Here is a brief, succinct guide to moving files or folders from OneDrive to Microsoft Teams. Because Microsoft Teams features a unified interface across systems, the steps for the web version and the desktop apps (Windows & macOS) are virtually identical.

Option 1: Via the Teams App (Web, Windows, or Mac)

This is the quickest way to move files without leaving Teams.

1. Open **Microsoft Teams** and select **OneDrive** (or **Files**) from the left sidebar.
2. Under **My files**, find the file or folder you want to move.
3. Hover over the item, click the **More options (...)** icon, and select **Move to**.
4. In the pane that appears, select **Quick access** or **More places** to find your target Team and Channel.
5. Select the destination folder and click **Move here**.

Option 2: Via OneDrive on the Web

If you prefer working directly within the browser version of OneDrive:

1. Sign in to OneDrive.
2. Select the file or folder, then click **Move to** from the top toolbar (or click the **...** icon next to the file).
3. Under the **Quick Access** or **Places** section on the left, select the **SharePoint site** associated with your target Team (Teams channels are backed by SharePoint).
4. Choose the *Documents* library, select your specific channel folder, and click *Move here*.

Option 3: Via Desktop File Sync (Windows File Explorer & Mac Finder)

If you have synced both your OneDrive and your Teams channels to your computer using the OneDrive desktop client:

On a Mac (Finder)

Drag and drop the file/folder from your OneDrive folder into your synced Teams/SharePoint folder. This automatically moves the file.

On a PC (File Explorer)

Dragging and dropping between different synced drives defaults to *copying* the file. To **move** it, hold down the **Shift** key while dragging and dropping, or use **Ctrl + X** (Cut) and **Ctrl + V** (Paste).

⚠️ **Note:** Moving a file removes it from your personal OneDrive and transfers ownership/access to everyone in that Team channel. If you want to keep a copy for yourself, choose **Copy to** instead of **Move to**.

see: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/move-or-copy-files-in-microsoft-teams-f83ed547-359b-4fc8-bf5a-60467f53dd60