This article guides explains how to upload all your files and folders from a local filestore (for example C:) to OneDrive at the same time through SharePoint Migration Tool (SPMT).

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Overview of Microsoft SharePoint Migration Tool (SPMT)

The SharePoint Migration Tool (SPMT) is a free migration solution to help you migrate content from on-premises SharePoint sites or filestores to OneDrive / Microsoft 365.

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How to migrate your data using Microsoft SPMT

Step 1 – Install Microsoft SPMT

1. Open Microsoft SharePoint Migration Tool download page
   
2. Check the box I agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
3. Select the Install button.
   The download of the spmtsetup.exe file will start automatically. Depending on the destination folder, you might find it in your Downloads folder or another one.
4. Launch the file
5. Select your account or add another one

Step 2 – Create a migration task

1. The SharePoint Migrating Tool will open a new window:
   
2. Go to the 'File share' section and select the Add new migration button
3. Select the option Single file share source
   
4. Select the Choose folder button
5. Select the folder you want to transfer
6. Select the option Migrate selected folder and folder contents
   
7. Select Next
8. Select a destination (for example OneDrive)
9. Go to the section 'Location you want to migrate to', and open its drop-down menu
10. Select the final location (or create a new folder)
11. Select Next

Step 3 – Review the migration settings

1. SharePoint Migrating Tool will open a recap window listing:
   • The source
   • The destination
   • The migration type
     
2. Select Next to go ahead with the transfer
3. Review the settings
   
4. Select Start
5. A progression bar will appear
6. A report about the migration will appear at the end of the process
   
7. Select OK to close the window
8. You will then see the list of your migrations. Highlight a migration to view details
   
9. Select the cross on the top-right corner to close the window
10. A new pop up message asking if you want to close the application will appear. Select Yes, quit to close SPMT or Cancel to leave the application open
    

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Opening SPMT again after your migration

You can open SPMT any time you need it. To do this, you just need to:

1. Go to the Search filed in your taskbar
   
2. Type 'SharePoint Migration Tool'
   
3. Select Open to launch it
4. Select your account

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Getting IT help

If you need help, please contact ServiceLine or visit one of our Tech Hubs.

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