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How to re-index my OneDrive Online?
My "online" searches in Onedrive are always returning nothing. Regardless of searching for text, content, or even the file name!
How can I re-index my OneDrive?
(well, I want to show you what I get, I have plenty of zip and txt)
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As far as I can tell, you are using OneDrive Personal. This forum is primarily intended for Microsoft 365 Copilot-related topics, not for OneDrive-specific questions. That might explain why others are suggesting solutions that aren't available to you.
I recommend posting your question here instead: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/msoffice
This is the official Microsoft 365 and Office forum for Personal Accounts, where you're more likely to receive accurate and relevant answers.
Hi, to re-index files in OneDrive Online, go to the OneDrive web app, select the files or folders, click the three dots (...), and choose Re-index. This helps refresh search indexing. Also, ensure the files are synced and searchable formats like .txt are supported. If issues persist, try clearing browser cache or using a different browser.
Mate, read the other comments, I have already said that this option is not available in my Onedrive web version -- and showed that.
GusLau
Hello, were you able to resolve the issue after that?It might not be synced the OneDrive on your PC and the OneDrive on the cloud.
I have created some precautions and steps to take if you do sync.
https://1drv.ms/b/c/b0de78889cd079df/EasQvBZ3OtdKix-glWu8nM0BW5jr7cle5PYTwBNx4UcfZw?e=DkfdQsIf it's already synced but doesn't show up in searches,
that's probably a different issue.No, nor I neither Microsoft support have not been able to solve the issue.
The data is synced, and does not appear in searches.
Hello, GusLau! were you able to resolve the issue after that?
It might not be synced the OneDrive on your PC and the OneDrive on the cloud.
I have created some precautions and steps to take if you do sync.
https://1drv.ms/b/c/b0de78889cd079df/EasQvBZ3OtdKix-glWu8nM0BW5jr7cle5PYTwBNx4UcfZw?e=DkfdQsIf it's already synced but doesn't show up in searches,
that's probably a different issue.Select files/folders in OneDrive web version → Tap... → Re-index.
I tried a lot to find out. Unfortunately, my OneDrive online does not bring me that option. And I am the admin. Can you send a screenshot or something like that?
Thank you, though mine does not show any re-index option. I am the administrator of this account.
Thanks for your reply, but mine has no option to re-index. And I am the administrator of this Account.
