Where has the upload button gone on OneDrive?

If you need to upload files to OneDrive, a free cloud storage service, from your PC, but OneDrive has no upload button, you can read the following post to figure out the reasons and some effective solutions.

Why is the OneDrive upload button missing?

If the OneDrive upload button is missing, it can be due to a variety of reasons. And the specific cause may depend on the device or platform you are using. Here are some common reasons for missing upload button on OneDrive:

• Corrupted cookies or data of browser:

Corrupted cookies or cached data can sometimes cause issues. Try clearing your browser's cookies and cached data.

• OneDrive app issues:

The oneDrive app sometimes goes wrong and may cause the error - "OneDrive upload button missing on Windows 10/11". The reason probably is the outdated version of OneDrive. Try to update the version of OneDrive and then upload again.

• Microsoft Office issues:

When the SharePoint upload button missing or Office files are not uploading or syncing properly in OneDrive, the issue may be related to problems with your Office installation. Try to repair Office to solve the OneDrive web upload button missing error.

How to solve the OneDrive no upload button issue in 5 ways

If you're experiencing the issue - "OneDrive no upload button" on Windows 10/11, or OneDrive upload button is missing in Teams/Sharepoint, and don't know how to solve it. You can try the following advanced steps to resolve the issue:

Solution 1: Clear browser cache

Clearing your browser cache is a straightforward process and can help resolve issues related to cached data, including OneDrive web upload button missing. Here's a detailed guide for Google Chrome users:

1. Click the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner.

2. Go to More tools > hit Clear browsing data.

3. In the pop-up window, select the Time range for which you want to clear data (e.g., Last hour, Last 24 hours, All time).

4. Check the box next to Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files. Click the CLEAR DATA button.

Solution 2: Reset OneDrive

Resetting OneDrive is a simple and effective solution to resolve many syncing issues and reliability problems. If you can't find the upload button in OneDrive, you can try to restart your OneDrive. To reset OneDrive completely, you'll need to use the Windows Command Prompt:

1. Input Command Prompt in your search at the taskbar and select Run as administrator.

2. Type the following command and press Enter:

%localappdata%\Microsoft\OneDrive\onedrive.exe /reset

3. The OneDrive application will reset itself. And then restart your OneDrive.

Solution 3: Update to the latest version of OneDrive

Updating OneDrive to the latest version may fix the error "upload button missing in OneDrive", you can follow these general steps on your PC. If you want to check for updates:

1. On your desktop, click the OneDrive icon in the notification area in the lower right corner of the screen.

2. Click Help & Settings, then in the pop-up menu, click Settings.

3. Click the About > check OneDrive version > click the version number link. OneDrive will open the OneDrive support page, where you can compare the current version number for OneDrive with the version number in the OneDrive app window.

4. If you need to install the latest version, you can click Download OneDrive for Windows.

★Note: In the new OneDrive UI, the upload menu has been replaced with + Add New, which is used for creating new content and uploading files and folders.

This change is part of a user interface update in OneDrive to enhance the user experience and provide a more unified and efficient way to manage files and content.

Solution 4: Turn off Office upload

If Office files are not uploading properly to OneDrive, it could be related to issues with your Office. If you want to turn off Office upload, which is a feature that automatically uploads your Office documents to OneDrive or SharePoint, you can do so by following these steps:

1. Launch any Office application like Word, Excel, or PowerPoint.

2. If you aren't already signed in with your Microsoft account, sign in to your account in the Office application.

3. Click on file > choose Account.

4. In the options window, go to the Save category.

5. Under the Offline editing options, uncheck Save AutoRecover information every * minutes and Keep the last Auto Recovered version if I close without saving > hit OK.

6. And then turn on office upload to sign in to your OneDrive account to check if it works.

Solution 5: Reinstall or update Office

To reinstall or update Microsoft Office to fix "no upload button on OneDrive", you can follow these general steps. Ensure that you have your Office product key before proceeding.

1. Go to Settings > search Control Panel > click Uninstall a program under Programs, select Microsoft Office in the list of installed applications right-click it, and choose Uninstall.

2. Visit the official Office website and sign in with your Microsoft account.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the latest version of Office.

Bonus tip: An error-free way to upload files to OneDrive

You can solve the "no upload button in OneDrive" error by following the post above. Besides that, OneDrive, like many cloud storage services, has limitations or some errors when you need to upload files to the OneDrive cloud. However, there are professional and powerful cloud sync and backup tools like CBackup that can help you bypass some OneDrive limitations like file limitations and then sync to OneDrive error-free.

It offers several advantages that may be useful for you:

No file size limit: CBackup allows you to upload large files to OneDrive without any file size limitations, making it an excellent choice for managing large files and avoiding restrictions.

Customizable schedule: You can set up scheduled upload tasks at your convenience, whether it’s for one-time, daily, weekly, or monthly backups. This automation ensures that your scheduled file syncs to OneDrive in time.

User-friendly: It is easy to use, and you can quickly become familiar with its features, even if you are using it for the first time.

Here are the steps to upload files to OneDrive error-free using CBackup:

1. Download CBackup and complete the installation process. Sign up for a CBackup account and log in.

2. Click Storage on the left sidebar, select OneDrive, and click Authorize Now. Follow the on-screen instructions to grant CBackup access to your OneDrive files.

3. Navigate to the Sync tab and click the Sync PC to Public Cloud button to create a file upload task to OneDrive.

4. Specify the task name, choose the files/folders you want to upload to OneDrive. You can also choose to sync entire hard drive to OneDrive. Select a OneDrive folder as the destination, and configure the sync frequency under the Scheduler tab in Settings.

5. Click the Start Sync button to automatically upload large files to OneDrive.

Additionally, you can also auto backup files to OneDrive by using the Backup feature in CBackup, which allows you to restore your backups for free based on your needs.

Sum up

When you want to upload to OneDrive, you may encounter the issue - "OneDrive no upload button", which prevents you from uploading files and you don't know what's going on in OneDrive. Fortunately, there are 5 free solutions available to address this problem.

In addition to the free solutions, there is also an error-free solution suggested for uploading files to OneDrive. CBackup can help you overcome any obstacles and successfully sync, ensuring your data is safely stored and accessible. Also, it can help you protect your OneDrive files by backing up OneDrive to Dropbox/Google Drive, or another cloud easily.