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OneDrive upload failed? How to fix problems uploading files
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Some WindowsWindows 10users have been complaining that theirOneDrivefolder won’t upload, and the sync folder options have been greyed out.
While the exact message may vary – for some, it’sOneDrive can’t upload folders or empty files,for others it may beYou’re out of storageor evenThis file is too big, the root cause seems to be the same. And we found some solutions that may help you fix your OneDriveuploadissues.
Follow the steps listed below and let us know if these methods worked for you.
What can I do if OneDrive can’t upload this file to this location?
1. Sign in again and upload the file
Sometimes, you can quickly fix OneDriveuploaderrorsby simply signing in again. So, sign out of your OneDrive account, sign back in, check your connection and try touploadthe problematic files again.
2. Check for permission restrictions
If you don’t have permission to access and edit particular files, you won’t be able touploadthem to OneDrive either. So, make sure that your account has all the necessary permissions touploadfiles.
3. Check the file’s size
If the file that you’re trying touploadhas over 20 GB in size, the process will fail. Moreover, if you’re using old browsers, such as Internet Explorer, you can onlyuploadfiles that are up to 300 MB.
4. Get more storage
If you don’t have enough storage space on OneDrive, you won’t be able touploadnew files. In this case, you can either delete some of the files already stored on OneDrive or get more storage by going to the Storage page.
A quick tip: You can also increase storage space by adding a secondary tool. There are many cloud-based solutions that provide good storage space for a low price or even for free.
Thebest cloud storage softwareare easy to use and come with end-to-end top-level encryption, password protection, and good data management tools to help you stay organized.
5. Check the file path
The file path must contain no more than 442 characters. If you’re trying touploada file that has a long path, try to shorten the of the respective file or subfolders. Also, make sure that the file name doesn’t contain any restricted characters such as: / < > : * ” ? |
Did you manage to solve this issue using one of the solutions above? Perhaps you know of other workarounds you would like to share? Feel free to do so by reaching for the comments section below.
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Radu Tyrsina
Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).
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