Adding a second account to OneDrive for Windows 11

Step-by-step guide

1. Locate the OneDrive icon 

• Find the cloud icon in the system tray (bottom-right corner of your screen, near the clock). 

• If you don’t see it, click the up arrow to show hidden icons. 
  

2. Open OneDrive Settings 

• Right-click the OneDrive icon. 

• Select Settings from the context menu. 

1. Right click icon > select Settings.

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Alternative access (if icon is missing) 

• Open File Explorer. 

• In the left pane, right-click the OneDrive folder. 

• Choose Settings from the menu that appears. 

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3. Add another account 

• In the OneDrive Settings window, go to the Account tab. 

• Click Add an account. 
  

4. Sign in to the second account 

• A new setup window will appear. 

• Enter the email address and password for the second OneDrive account (e.g., personal or another work account). 

• Follow the prompts to choose the folder location and sync preferences. 

 5. Access both accounts 

• Once added, you’ll see two separate OneDrive folders in File Explorer, each labeled by account type (e.g., “OneDrive – Personal” and “OneDrive – University of Waterloo”). 

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