How to Use Microsoft OneDrive on Ubuntu (GNOME Integration Guide)

Опубликовано: 25 Июль 2026
на канале: Intelligent Gaming - Linux • Windows • Performance

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Want to access and sync Microsoft OneDrive natively on Ubuntu Linux?

In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to integrate OneDrive directly into Ubuntu using GNOME Online Accounts, giving you seamless cloud storage access and automatic file syncing directly inside the Linux file manager.

This method works without third-party sync clients or complicated scripts and is ideal for Ubuntu and other GNOME-based Linux distributions.

Step-by-step guide

Step 1 — Enable OneDrive in GNOME Online Accounts

• Open the Settings application
• Navigate to Online Accounts
• Click Microsoft 365

Inside the login window:
• Click “Sign in…” and leave the fields blank
• A web browser window will open automatically
• Sign in with your Microsoft account
• Approve the GNOME OAuth2 Handler when prompted

Once complete:
• Your Microsoft 365 account will appear in GNOME Online Accounts
• Ensure “Files” is enabled

Step 2 — Access OneDrive from Ubuntu Files

• Open the Files application (Nautilus)
• A new OneDrive entry will appear in the sidebar using your Microsoft account name
• Click it to access your OneDrive cloud storage

You can now:
• Browse OneDrive files directly from Linux
• Upload and download files
• Access cloud documents from the file manager
• Automatically sync changes while online

Benefits of this method:
• Native Ubuntu integration
• No third-party OneDrive clients required
• Works directly with GNOME desktop environments
• Simple cloud storage access
• Real-time synchronization support

Requirements:
• Active internet connection
• Ubuntu or another GNOME-based Linux distribution
• Microsoft account / OneDrive account

Topics covered:
• OneDrive on Ubuntu Linux
• Microsoft OneDrive Linux setup
• GNOME Online Accounts tutorial
• Ubuntu cloud storage integration
• Ubuntu file manager OneDrive access
• Linux productivity setup
• Ubuntu desktop tips
• Cloud sync on Linux

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