onedrive setup

How to Connect OneDrive to CloudPairs

OneDrive uses Microsoft OAuth. CloudPairs supports personal and Microsoft 365 accounts through a browser sign-in flow.

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Before you start

Requirements

A Microsoft personal, work, or school account with OneDrive access.

Browser access to sign in and approve permissions.

Tenant policy that allows the CloudPairs OAuth app if using work or school accounts.

Setup

Step-by-step connection guide

1

Choose OneDrive

Open Add Cloud Connection and select OneDrive.

2

Name the connection

Use a name that identifies the account or tenant.

3

Authorize with Microsoft

Click Authorize with Microsoft and complete the browser flow.

4

Confirm account email

CloudPairs displays the connected email when authorization succeeds.

5

Save and browse

Save OneDrive and use it in either pane for uploads, downloads, and cloud-to-cloud transfer.

Best practices

Use OneDrive safely and efficiently

Work tenants may need admin consent

Some Microsoft 365 organizations restrict third-party OAuth apps.

Use separate connections for separate accounts

Connect personal and work accounts independently for clear sidebar entries.

Troubleshooting

Common connection issues

Admin approval required

Ask your Microsoft 365 administrator to allow the CloudPairs app or approve the requested scopes.

Authorization canceled

Retry from CloudPairs and complete all Microsoft prompts in the browser.

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