Can OneDrive Back Up Files Automatically?

I am using OneDrive for it offers 5 GB of cloud storage. I benefit a lot from its sync feature, so I can collaborate with my colleagues. And I can also access my files on my phone When I don't take my laptop. I plan to use it as a storage to save my Word and Excel documents. Can OneDrive back up files automatically? How can I do it? Thanks in advance for your time.

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Larissa· Answered on Nov 17, 2023

The answer is YES. OneDrive is an online cloud storage service that owns the feature to backup and sync files, like photos. videos, documents, and files on the desktop to the cloud automatically. Its users can get access to these files on different devices when they log into the same account. 

Follow the steps below to set up an automatic backup of files to OneDrive:

  • Launch OneDrive by clicking the white cloud icon on the taskbar in the bottom-right corner.
  • Click Help & Settings > Settings > Auto Save.
  • Check the "Automatically save photos and videos to OneDrive whenever I connect a camera, phone, or other devices to my PC" and "Automatically save screenshots I capture to OneDrive".
  • Click OK to finish.

The OneDrive auto-sync does have its convenience, but it has some limitations. For example, it can't perform an incremental backup, which means every time you run a backup task, it will automatically save the files to the cloud again. It will take up too much space. What's worse, its sync feature may go wrong sometime, causing important data loss. 

Based on the above points, we would like to recommend you use professional backup software, like EaseUS Todo Backup. It supports backing up your files to cloud services, including Google Drive, OneDrive, EaseUS cloud, and Dropbox. With multiple types of backup, it can perform a differential backup and scheduled backup to meet your needs. 

What's more, the EaseUS cloud offers 250 GB of free cloud storage that you should never miss it. Download and give it a try. It won't let you down anyway.

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