How do I transfer files to Office 365?

We’ll learn how to copy your Office 365 from one computer to another, including Outlook (with your emails and accounts), Word, Excel, Power Point and other Office components – and along with all other programs you may need transferred.

The transfer includes all software, settings and files, including documents, emails, accounts, presentations, spreadsheets, PSTs and all other data. In fact, you can also transfer other programs and files as well, not just Office, and they will all function just as on the old machine.

Using this method of transfer, you can even automatically transfer Office license and serial numbers as you have them on the old computer. Of course, Office will still validate your license after the transfer, and you should have a proper legal license to pass that validation. However, this means that if you do have a valid legal license, you can transfer even if you do not have the installation disks or don’t remember your serial number!

How to transfer Office 365 from one computer to another

  1. Download Zinstall WinWin on both computers.
    Note: You can get WinWin here, and its user guide here.
  2. Run Zinstall WinWin on the old computer.
  3. Run Zinstall WinWin on the new computer.
    1. You don’t need to do any configurations for the computers to connect – it’s automatic.
    2. If the computers are already connect to same router, same Internet connection, or same wireless connection, you don’t need anything else.
    3. If the computers are not connected at all, connect them with a network / Ethernet cable.
  4. If you’d like to select which applications and files you want to transfer, press the Advanced menu. If you just want to transfer everything, you don’t need to go to the Advanced menu. Office software and files will be transferred automatically.
  5. Press “Go” on the new computer to start the transfer
  6. The transfer will take a while (depending on how much data you have to transfer), and report to you when done.

That’s it! You now have your Office 365, with all of your data and other programs, on your new computer.

Transferring files from one device to another is something you regularly do using different apps. For example, you upload a file to Dropbox to later access it on your computer. But, you have to go through the login process. But the good news is that there’s a faster way and with no login.

The Microsoft Office app lets you transfer your files without logging in to your Microsoft account on your computer. For example, you open the app and scan a QR code that’ll give you access to your files on your computer. Easy as that.

Microsoft Office Android App – How to Transfer Files

To receive or send files from the Microsoft Office app to your computer. First, you’ll need to open the app on your Android device. Once it’s open,  tap on the Actions option at the bottom right. Swipe all the way down to the Transfer Files section.

How do I transfer files to Office 365?

Depending on what you want to do, you’ll need to tap on the Send or Receive button. Next, you’ll need to scan a QR code at the following addy: transfer.office.com on your computer. You’ll be instructed to use your phone to scan a QR code and confirm that the codes you see on your phone are the same ones you see on your computer. If everything is OK, click/tap on the Pair option.

How do I transfer files to Office 365?

Now, you’ll need to choose what file you want to transfer. You’ll see two tabs to choose from; Files and Media. If you choose the media option, your device’s gallery will open to select an image or video.

By taping on the files tab, you’ll see files you have on Excel, for example, but you can also tap on the Browse Device option if you don’t see what you’re looking for. You can choose from options such as Documents, Download, Storage, and SD Card.

How do I transfer files to Office 365?

When you transfer a file, you’ll see that it has been received. By placing the cursor over the file, you’ll see the option to download the file to your computer.

How do I transfer files to Office 365?

Conclusion

When you send the file from your device to your computer, don’t be surprised if the file is downloaded automatically. If there was a problem with the first download, you could always download it manually. How useful do you find this file transfer option on the Microsoft Office app? Let me know in the comments below, and don’t forget to share the article with others on social media.

1. Go to the Microsoft Office app in your phone.

2. Tap on the Actions icon and tap "Transfer Files".

3. Choose "SEND" or "RECEIVE" files.

4. Scan the QR code above with your phone to pair your device with this computer.

How do I move files in Microsoft 365?

Select the items you want to move..
In the main menu at the top of the page, select Move to. If you don't see Move to, on the main menu, select ... ... .
In the Choose a destination pane, select the new location in the document library where you want the files to go, and select Move here..

Does Microsoft 365 have file sharing?

As you work in Microsoft 365, it's simple to share your documents. Select Share and then select Link settings. Choose the permissions you want, choose if you want to Allow editing, and then select Apply. Type the names or email addresses you want to share with, add an optional message, and select Send.

Can you store files locally with Microsoft 365?

Only Save Individual Office 365 Documents to Local Computer If you only want to save certain documents to your local computer while the rest go to the cloud, Office apps have an option to do that. This way, you can choose the save location for individual documents in your apps.