As a network drive: integrate OneDrive in Explorer - how it works

OneDrive is integrated into Explorer from Windows 8, but not as a network drive. In this article, we will show you how to integrate OneDrive as a network drive.

Windows 8: Mount OneDrive as a network drive

In Windows 8, you can mount OneDrive as a network drive with a simple command. In order for the command to be executed every time the PC is started, you must place it in the Autostart folder:

1. Right-click anywhere on the desktop and select "New" - "Text Document".
2. In the text file, enter the command "subst Y: c: \ users \ [user name] \ Onedrive". Enter your username at [Username]. For "Y:" you can also choose any other free drive letter. If you have moved your OneDrive folder, you have to adjust the path accordingly.
3. Save the text file and close the editor.
4. Right click on the file and select "Rename".
5. Name the file "Onedrive.bat" and confirm any queries.
6. Open with the key combination [Win] + [R], enter "shell: startup" and confirm with Enter.
7. Paste the file here. It is now executed on every start and OneDrive is integrated as a network drive.

Windows 10: Mount OneDrive as a network drive

The trick no longer works in Windows 10. Instead, you need to do the following:

1. Sign in to OneDrive using your Microsoft account.
2. In the URL you will find a code behind "& cid =". Copy this to the clipboard.
3. Now open Explorer, right-click on "This PC" and select "Map network drive".
4. Enter any free drive letter.
5. Under "Folder" enter //d.docs.live.net/[CID]. Paste the code you just copied at [CID].
6. Click Finish". OneDrive will now be connected and you will be asked to enter your login details. Then OneDrive is integrated in Explorer.