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Fix: Can’t Add Your Folder Right Now OneDrive Error
Removing any required columns in the Library settings should do
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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TheSorry, can’t add your folder right nowOneDrive error occurs on the OneDrive Business client. Some users experience it while trying to sync their files, while it pops up when others try to install the latest version of the client.
This error can be frustrating, as it renders makes it impossible to sync your files. Fortunately, there are proven solutions that can get rid of it for good, and we will detail them in this guide.
Why can’t OneDrive add my folder?
There are a series of potential factors that can cause the OneDrive sync error sorry, can’t add your folder to OneDrive right now on Windows 10 and 11. Below are some of the prominent ones:
Now that we know where this comes from, let’s apply the solutions below to fix it.
What do I do if OneDrive can’t add my folder?
Below are a few quick troubleshooting steps to try before proceeding to the solutions in this section:
If these fail to solve the problem, explore the fixes below:
1. Remove any required column
If you are getting the can’t add your folder to OneDrive right now error, it might be because there are required column entries for the library. These columns might cause limitations and restrictions while trying to sync the folder.
The solution is to remove these columns and try the sync again.
2. Change the Require Check Out setting to No
If the Require Check Out option is enabled on the library you are trying to sync a folder from, you are likely to get theSorry, can’t add your folder to OneDriveerror. Hence, you need to check and disable this feature.
3. Change the Draft Item Security value
Sometimes, OneDrive can’t add your folder due to your security settings. This is especially true for the Draft Item Security option that can restrict the access to a file.
4. Reinstall OneDrive
If everything you try fails to fix the can’t add your folder to OneDrive right now error, you need to repair or uninstall the app. After uninstalling it, restart your PC and go to the Microsoft Store to reinstall it.
We have reached the end of this detailed guide on fixing the can’t add your folder to OneDrive right now error. The issue should now be history, provided you follow the solutions therein carefully.
Similarly, ifOneDrive shared folder is not syncing, check our comprehensive guide to fix it quickly.
Feel free to let us know the solution that helped you fix this issue in the comments below.
Ola-Hassan Bolaji
Windows Hardware Expert
A Computer Engineering graduate, he has spent most of his life reading and writing about computers.
He finds joy in simplifying complex topics into simple solutions for PC users. The quality of his work and providing step-wise tested and proven solutions to PC issues are all that matter to him.
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Ola-Hassan Bolaji
Windows Hardware Expert
He’s a Computer Engineering graduate who has spent most of his life reading and writing about computers & operating systems.
