3 Ways to Fix Can’t Sign into OneDrive on Windows 11

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Basic Fixes

OneDrive can’t sign into your Microsoft account if it encounters a linking issue on your PC. Unlink the existing account and re-link it to restore normalcy.

Step 1:Right-click theOneDrive iconon the right side of the taskbar and selectSettings.

Step 2:SelectAccountfrom the left sidebar > clickUnlink this PC. When prompted, selectUnlink Accountto confirm the action.

Step 3:Click theOneDrive icon, enter yourMicrosoft account credentials, and selectSign in.

Fix 2: Disable the Controlled Folder Access in Windows Security

The Controlled Folder Access is aWindows Security featurethat prevents unauthorized changes to system files and folders. If it mistakenly blocks the OneDrive app, it can’t sign into your Microsoft account. Turn it off to fix the issue.

Note:For security reasons, re-enable the Controlled Folder Access once you successfully sign into the OneDrive app.

Step 1:Press theWindows key> searchWindows Security> click to open it.

Step 2:SelectVirus & threat protectionfrom the left sidebar > clickManage settingsin the right pane.

Step 3:SelectManage Controlled folder accessand toggle it off.

Fix 3: Reset OneDrive

If nothing works, reset the OneDrive app on Windows 11 to remove the existing glitch preventing you from signing in andmanaging your files.

Step 1:Press theWindows key> searchOneDrive> clickOpen file location.

Step 2:Right-clickthe OneDrive app > selectCopy as path.

Step 3:Press theWindows + R shortcutto open the Run dialog > paste the copied path appended with/reset> clickOK.

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Last updated on 22 May, 2024

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