Who is this article for?

Users looking to file emails to their OneDrive.

No elevated access or permissions are required.

OneDrive folders can be added and linked to Mail Manager one at a time manually, or automatically by setting up sub-folders. This feature is only supported for your assigned OneDrive and cannot be used to file emails to OneDrive folders other users shared with you.

1. Manual setup
2. Automated setup
3. Further reading

1. Manual setup

Before starting, make sure OneDrive for Business is synchronised to your PC.

To add OneDrive as a filing Location:

1. Open Windows File Explorer.
2. Find the required OneDrive folder.
3. Right-click the folder.
4. Select Add Mail Manager Location.
5. Location will be automatically converted to the URL of your OneDrive folder.

6. Edit the Description if required.
7. Choose a Collection from the dropdown.
8. Click OK.

Emails filed to the Location will now be filed directly to OneDrive online.

2. Automated setup

To discover OneDrive as a filing Location:

1. Open Tools.
2. Choose User Preferences.
3. Go to Microsoft 365.
4. Scroll down to the SharePoint section.
5. Ensure your SharePoint tenant details are included and the other options are checked.

1. Scroll down to the OneDrive section.
2. Tick Enable discovery of filing locations i.e. Emails.
3. Tick Create Emails folder and Personal sub-folder during discovery of OneDrive.

1. Click OK.
2. Restart Outlook.
3. Allow Mail Manager to access your OneDrive.

To create additional filing Locations, go to the Emails folder in your OneDrive and create new sub-folders as required. All new sub-folders will be discovered within an hour (by default).

Your OneDrive filing Locations will be included in a Collection called OneDrive - <Company Name>.

3. Further reading

• Filing individual email messages