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Iron Contributor

Nov 14, 2016

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How to use OneDrive for Backup on Mac

Im been running the new OneDrive for Business app since the release became avaliable. Im planning to replace my current MacSync setup with OneDrive for Business app. Is there anyone who knows how...

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Glen Ringkøbing Jensen
Dec 17, 2016
Thanks for your reply Ben - Actually I have been using OneDrive for backup since november 15th with great succes, as you mentioned im using Symbolic links using the software MacDropAny and it works great :)

BenStegink

Iron Contributor

Dec 17, 2016

The only way I've seen this done before is setting up Symlinks for My Documents and Desktop in your OneDrive folder that is syncing to the cloud. You can view steps on doing it here - http://osxdaily.com/2015/08/06/make-symbolic-links-command-line-mac-os-x/

I know it works with Dropbox, I tried it once with OneDrive Personal, but haven't tried it yet with OneDrive for Business. If I get a chance, I'll test it out and let you know what I find.

Other than this, I haven't seen any other way to accomplish this.

Glen Ringkøbing Jensen

Iron Contributor

Dec 17, 2016

Thanks for your reply Ben - Actually I have been using OneDrive for backup since november 15th with great succes, as you mentioned im using Symbolic links using the software MacDropAny and it works great :)

BenStegink
Iron Contributor
Dec 17, 2016
I actually gave symbolic links a try with the OOTB sync client today too, unfortuantely, the sync client doesn't pick them up, so it looks like you have to use a third part product like MacDropAny for it to work.
- Glen Ringkøbing Jensen
  Iron Contributor
  Dec 17, 2016
  Yes :) You just need the software to create the symboliclink for you. It´s free - you can downloade it here http://www.zibity.com/macdropany.html