You may wonder how can others upload files to OneDrive without signing in to your account. Don’t worry, you can find the solutions in this post. The post will tell you how to upload files by MultCloud Shares and OneDrive File Request. Hope these 2 ways can lend you a hand.
Is it possible for someone to upload files to OneDrive without having a Microsoft email account? A Microsoft operating system (PC) is being used by them. Are there any ways to get files onto OneDrive without requiring the sender to create an account at all?
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Yes, non-Microsoft account holders can upload files to a OneDrive account by using the OneDrive File Request feature or another more versatile alternative - MultCloud Share.
OneDrive is a personal cloud storage service which is designed by Microsoft. It is basically used to store and share files securely. Because OneDrive is available on multiple platforms like Windows and macOS, you can access the files saved on it from any device. Besides, OneDrive can seamlessly integrate with Microsoft products, such as Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams which makes it easy to collaborate on files with others.
File Request is one of the OneDrive features. It allows others to upload files to the folder that you created before and others will access this folder from a shared link. Every time when others add files to this folder, you can receive an email notification.
Uploading files to OneDrive without an account has some benefits.
After reading the above instruction, you must know that someone else can upload to OneDrive without account. The following sections will show you 2 ways for others to upload files to your OneDrive by MultCloud Shares and OneDrive File Request.
The above section has already introduced the OneDrive File Request and this section will tell you the specific steps for using it to upload files to OneDrive without signing in.
Step 1: Enter OneDrive and log in to your OneDrive account.
Step 2: Select a folder that you want others to upload files to and click "Request files" in the upper taskbar.
Step 3: Type a descriptive name for marking the files you received from others in the box and click "Next".
Step 4: Send a File Request by copying the link. You can also choose to send others an email with the link by entering a name or an email address. Here, if you want to make the email content clearer for the recipients, you can add a message. Finally, click "Done" and people with your link can upload files to your OneDrive.
You can also try a new way to let non-Microsoft users upload files to your OneDrive without an account - using MultCloud Share. MultCloud is a multiple-cloud management service and Shares is one of its main functions. As long as you turn on the "Allow to Upload" button, others can easily upload files to the folder that you share with them.
MultCloud Shares is the best alternative to File Request because it additionally allows you to share the folder with a password which will be more secure. What’s more, this feature is not only for OneDrive but also can be used to let others upload files to Google Drive, Dropbox, SharePoint, etc. without accounts.
There are 3 share modes you can choose when you use MultCloud to share cloud files.
Step 1: Enter the MultCloud website and create a new MultCloud account for free.
Step 2: Click "Add Cloud" and tap the OneDrive icon to add OneDrive to MultCloud. Here MultCloud needs you to log in to your OneDrive account in the pop-up window.
Step 3: Choose OneDrive in the left sidebar and select a folder for others to upload files.
Note: You can also create a OneDrive folder for others to upload by clicking "New Folder" in the upper taskbar.
Step 4: Click "Share" in the upper taskbar and choose "Share with MultCloud". Then select the share type in accordance with your needs.
Step 5: Tap "Shares" and turn on the button named "Allow to Upload" beside the shared folder. Then you finish all the operations on MultCloud for the task "OneDrive upload without account".
You may have a moment that needs you to transfer files from one OneDrive account to another account or cloud. MultCloud can realize it in the easiest way through specific functions.
File Request and MultCloud Share are 2 useful tools to upload files to OneDrive without account. Since these 2 methods are easy to follow, you can try both of them and then choose your favorite one. However, MultCloud Share is recommended because when you use MultCloud Shares, you can try different share types and this method can be applied to other clouds.
Also, MultCloud can perform great in other scenarios. Functions like Cloud Transfer, Cloud Sync, and Cloud Backup are welcomed by people around the world. If you have a need to sync files from OneDrive to another, don’t hesitate to use MultCloud.