How to sync Drive :\D path for OneDrive, automated in Intune MS365

To automate syncing a specific folder, such as D:\Path, to OneDrive using Microsoft Intune, follow these steps:

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1. Configure OneDrive to Sync Specific Folders

OneDrive must be installed and properly configured. Here’s how to ensure your D:\Path folder syncs automatically:

Enable Known Folder Move (Optional)

If you want to redirect standard folders (e.g., Desktop, Documents), you can configure the “Known Folder Move” setting in Intune. If you’re syncing a custom folder, continue below.

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2. Prepare the OneDrive Client on Devices

1. Install OneDrive (if not already installed):
   • Make sure the latest version of OneDrive is installed on the target devices.
   • For silent installations via Intune, use the OneDriveSetup.exe /silent command.
2. Configure OneDrive Settings:
   • Ensure users are automatically signed in by configuring the Intune policy for OneDrive auto-configuration:
     • Go to Microsoft Endpoint Manager Admin Center > Devices > Configuration profiles > + Create Profile.
     • Select Windows 10 and later as the platform, and choose Templates > Administrative Templates.
     • Search for “OneDrive” and configure:
       • Silently sign in users: Enable.
       • Silently move Windows known folders to OneDrive: Optional.

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3. Use Intune PowerShell Scripts to Sync Custom Paths

To sync a custom folder like D:\Path, you can use a PowerShell script deployed via Intune.

Script Example:

# Define the local folder path
$LocalFolder = "D:\Path"

# Define the OneDrive sync path (replace "<UserEmail>" with the placeholder)
$OneDriveFolder = "$env:USERPROFILE\OneDrive\<UserEmail>\Path"

# Check if the folder exists
if (Test-Path -Path $LocalFolder) {
    # Create the destination folder in OneDrive if it doesn't exist
    if (!(Test-Path -Path $OneDriveFolder)) {
        New-Item -ItemType Directory -Path $OneDriveFolder
    }

    # Copy the files to OneDrive
    Copy-Item -Path $LocalFolder\* -Destination $OneDriveFolder -Recurse -Force
}

# Start OneDrive sync (optional)
Start-Process -FilePath "C:\Program Files\Microsoft OneDrive\OneDrive.exe"

Deployment:

1. Save the script as a .ps1 file.
2. Go to Microsoft Endpoint Manager Admin Center > Devices > Scripts > Add Script.
3. Upload the script and assign it to target devices.

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4. Configure Intune Policies for OneDrive Sync

In Intune, you can define settings to ensure that the sync happens automatically.

1. Create a Device Configuration Profile:
   • Go to Devices > Configuration profiles > + Create Profile.
   • Select Windows 10 and later > Templates > Administrative Templates.
   • Configure:
     • Prevent users from changing the location of their OneDrive folder: Enable.
     • Set the default location for the OneDrive folder: Set to a desired path.
     • Enable automatic syncing of specific folders: Add the folder path you want to sync.
2. Deploy the Configuration Profile:
   • Assign it to the user or device group.

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5. Monitor Sync Status

In Intune:

• Go to Devices > Monitor > Device status or User status to track compliance and policy application.
• Use the OneDrive admin console to check syncing errors or settings compliance.

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Would you like detailed steps for creating policies, or assistance with deploying this for multiple users?