Overview
The Drive AI connects with Microsoft OneDrive so you can import files from OneDrive into your workspace and export files back. This is a manual import/export—files are copied on demand, not automatically synced.Why Connect OneDrive?
Bring your OneDrive files into The Drive AI to unlock:- AI-powered organization for your existing files
- Natural language search across all your documents
- Chat Mode to ask questions about your files
- Agent Mode to perform bulk operations
- Unified workspace alongside files from other sources
Connecting OneDrive
Importing Files from OneDrive
Open the Import Interface
After connecting, navigate to Settings > Integrations > OneDrive and click Import.
Choose Import Location
Select where in your Drive AI workspace the files should go:
- Workspace root — auto-organization sorts them for you
- Specific folder — place them exactly where you want
Exporting Files to OneDrive
You can also send files from your Drive AI workspace back to OneDrive:Choose Export
Right-click and select Export to OneDrive, or use the export option from the file actions menu.
How Import/Export Works
OneDrive integration is manual import/export, not live sync. Files are copied when you trigger the action. Changes made in one location are not automatically reflected in the other.
| Behavior | Details |
|---|---|
| Import | Copies files from OneDrive to your workspace |
| Export | Copies files from your workspace to OneDrive |
| Live sync | Not available — import and export are triggered manually |
| Original files | Remain untouched in the source location |
Auto-Organization on Import
When importing to your workspace root, auto-organization can sort your files automatically:- The AI reads file content and creates logical folders
- Related files are grouped together
- Files are renamed if they have generic or meaningless names
Managing Your Connection
Viewing Connection Status
Go to Settings > Integrations to see your connected Microsoft account and connection status.Disconnecting
- Go to Settings > Integrations > OneDrive
- Click Disconnect
- Confirm the disconnection
Tips
Import in Batches
Import in Batches
For large OneDrive accounts, import folders in batches to monitor progress and stay within storage limits.
Check Storage First
Check Storage First
Verify your available storage before importing. Free plan: 5 GB, Premium: 100 GB.
Use Auto-Organization
Use Auto-Organization
Import to the workspace root with auto-organization enabled to let the AI sort your files into logical folders.
Troubleshooting
Connection Failed
Connection Failed
- Ensure you are signed into the correct Microsoft account
- Check that you have granted the necessary permissions
- Try disconnecting and reconnecting
Import or Export Stuck
Import or Export Stuck
- Large files take longer to transfer
- Check your internet connection
- Try smaller batches
What’s Next?
Dropbox Import
Import and export files from Dropbox.
Auto-Organization
Learn how imported files get organized.