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It allows users to store files\/folders online such as documents, photos, and more. However, you can open and view the OneDrive data on an online mode. When users are faced with slow or no internet connection, they might find it challenging to access OneDrive data. In that case, it is instructed to backup OneDrive to External Hard Drive for convenience.<\/p>\n<p>Further, we will explain the solution to save the OneDrive files to an External drive. First of all, read the solution thoroughly. Afterwards, choose whether to use the traditional or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/onedrive-migration\/\">OneDrive Migration Tool<\/a>. 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Transfer Files from OneDrive to External Hard Drive<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/backup-onedrive-files-to-external-hard-drive\/#Technique_2_Download_OneDrive_Files_to_External_Drive_Professionally\" >Technique 2. Download OneDrive Files to External Drive Professionally<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/backup-onedrive-files-to-external-hard-drive\/#Detailed_Steps_to_Save_OneDrive_Files_to_Hard_Drive\" >Detailed Steps to Save OneDrive Files to Hard Drive<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/backup-onedrive-files-to-external-hard-drive\/#Ending_Line\" >Ending Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Do_Users_Download_OneDrive_Files_to_External_Drive\"><\/span>Why Do Users Download OneDrive Files to External Drive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In this section, we will discuss the reasons why it is beneficial for users to back up OneDrive files locally.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>When you save OneDrive files locally, you can access the OneDrive files offline or unstable internet connection.<\/li>\n<li>If you back up OneDrive to External Drive, you can easily transfer or share the OneDrive files with others.<\/li>\n<li>OneDrive&#8217;s storage can fill up quickly with large or multiple files. In that case, store the file in an External drive for extra space.<\/li>\n<li>By saving OneDrive files locally, you provide an additional layer of security to your data as the cloud also stores a copy of OneDrive files.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Easiest_Method_to_Backup_OneDrive_to_External_Hard_Drive\"><\/span>Easiest Method to Backup OneDrive to External Hard Drive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We will provide different ways to save the OneDrive file to an External Drive including traditional and a professional Tool. As both techniques are effective, you can select the technique that suits or fulfills your requirements.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Technique_1_Transfer_Files_from_OneDrive_to_External_Hard_Drive\"><\/span>Technique 1. Transfer Files from OneDrive to External Hard Drive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can follow these steps to download the OneDrive files on your Mac operating system. After that, you can transfer it to any desired location.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Connect the external drive to your Mac machine.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sign In to your OneDrive account <\/strong>using Microsoft credentials.<\/li>\n<li>After that, choose the files\/folder to backup into your external drive or locally.<\/li>\n<li>Once you select the files, right-click on the selected folder and tap the <strong>Download <\/strong>option.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>With these steps, you can download the OneDrive files locally. If you want to move it into an external drive, then drag and drop the files from downloads to an external drive.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: You can also directly transfer the OneDrive file to an external Drive. To do this, you need to change the downloading location. The steps are:-\u00a0<strong>Chrome Settings &gt; Downloads &gt; Change<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Technique_2_Download_OneDrive_Files_to_External_Drive_Professionally\"><\/span>Technique 2. Download OneDrive Files to External Drive Professionally<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Using the <strong>MacSonik <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/onedrive-migration\/\">OneDrive Migration Tool<\/a><\/strong> can help you get the desired output effortlessly. This tool has a user interactive Graphical User interface. Therefore, users like novices and non-technicians can use it to download OneDrive files locally. Additionally, this software provides numerous innovative features to ease the work. For instance, you can migrate without the duplicates. Moreover, this utility also helps you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/transfer-files-from-onedrive-to-google-drive\/\">Transfer Files from Onedrive to Google Drive<\/a> and another OneDrive.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Detailed_Steps_to_Save_OneDrive_Files_to_Hard_Drive\"><\/span>Detailed Steps to Save OneDrive Files to Hard Drive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Now, follow the mentioned steps to backup OneDrive to External Hard Drive.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Run the <strong>Mac OneDrive Migration Tool <\/strong>on your Mac system.<\/li>\n<li>Next, <strong>log in to OnDrive<\/strong> using Microsoft credentials.<\/li>\n<li>Use filters if necessary. Otherwise, tap <strong>Next <\/strong>to skip.<\/li>\n<li>Afterwards, select the <strong>Backup to Local Drive<\/strong> option from the drop-down and click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>After that, select the destination to save your OneDrive files and click the <strong>Choose <\/strong>option.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ending_Line\"><\/span>Ending Line<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Here, we provide several ways to backup OneDrive to External Hard Drive. According to your needs and requirements, you can choose the most suitable option. However, the traditional method is valid for migrating a few files. This method may not be effective for large and multiple files. In that case, you can go for the OneDrive Migration Wizard. With this utility, the process will be more efficient and smoother. 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