Can you save Access database to OneDrive?

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Warning Although you can save an Access database file to OneDrive or a SharePoint document library, we recommend that you avoid opening an Access database from these locations. The file may be downloaded locally for editing and then uploaded again once you save your changes to SharePoint.

Do Access databases work on OneDrive?

Can I share an Access database using Google Drive, OneDrive or DropBox? The simple answer is “No”, it either isn't going to work, or it will work but you risk corruption, data loss, and poor performance; plus there are better, more reliable, ways of sharing your database.

Can you save Microsoft Access to OneDrive?

Unlike other MS Office programs like Word and Excel, OneDrive does not even offer an ability to open an Access file that is in OneDrive cloud, only to download.

Can I put my Access database online?

All of your team can use your Microsoft Access database online from anywhere in the world using any computer or device. It feels just like you are working on your own computer, but you are actually running your Microsoft Access database online in a secure cloud.

Can you put an Access database in the cloud?

Microsoft Access Databases can now run faster on cloud desktops than they do on office networks and are also much more secure and stable. You and your team can now use your MS Access database on any of your own devices from anywhere in the world that has an internet connection!

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