Syncing OneDrive to Jottacloud: A Complete Guide for Local Transfers

Learn how to safely sync your OneDrive data into Jottacloud using OurClone — a privacy-first tool that runs entirely on your own computer.

Overview

Many users rely on OneDrive for daily work but want a secondary backup in a European-based cloud like [Jottacloud](https://www.jottacloud.com/). Instead of routing files through third-party services, OurClone lets you sync OneDrive directly to Jottacloud from your own computer. This guide shares the installation process, account setup, token generation, and best practices for smooth, reliable syncing.

🔄 From OneDrive to Jottacloud: My Syncing Experience

I’ve used OneDrive for years, mostly because it integrates so well with Microsoft 365. But for long-term archiving, I wanted my files stored in Europe, under GDPR. That’s where Jottacloud came in. In this post, I’ll walk you through how I moved and synced my data from OneDrive to Jottacloud using OurClone. Spoiler: everything runs locally, no hidden servers in between.

Heads up: The process isn’t complicated. You install OurClone, log into OneDrive, and then generate a token in Jottacloud. After that, you’re good to go.

🌍 Why bother syncing to Jottacloud?

Jottacloud is based in Norway, and that means your files are stored under some of the strictest privacy rules in the world. For me, it’s less about replacing OneDrive and more about having a secondary vault. If Microsoft goes down, I still have a copy. If I want my photo library to live outside the U.S., Jottacloud gives me that option.

⚙️ How I Set It Up

1. Grab OurClone

Download OurClone from the official site. It runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Installation is quick — like installing Dropbox or OneDrive itself.

2. Add OneDrive

Inside OurClone, click Add Cloud → choose OneDrive. A Microsoft login page will pop up; sign in with your account and give permission. That’s it, OneDrive is now linked.

3. Link Jottacloud (Token step)

Jottacloud works differently. Instead of OAuth, it uses Personal Tokens:

Log into your Jottacloud account
Go to Settings → Security
Click Personal Token, confirm your password, then generate a token
Copy the token and paste it into OurClone when adding Jottacloud

Important: Tokens don’t last forever. If yours expires, you’ll need to repeat this step.

4. Create the Sync

In the OurClone sidebar, go to Migrate. Choose OneDrive as the source, Jottacloud as the destination. Pick your mode:

Copy → Keeps OneDrive intact, just pushes files to Jottacloud
Sync → Makes both folders identical
Move → Transfers files, then deletes them from OneDrive

Click Start, sit back, and let it do its thing.

5. Watch the Task

Once the job begins, head to the Task panel. Here you’ll see live progress, speeds, and error logs. It’s worth keeping an eye here during your first big transfer.

🔐 Why this feels safer

OurClone doesn’t use relay servers. The sync runs on your computer, with AES-256 encryption. That means no one in between can see your data. It’s just OneDrive ↔ Jottacloud, directly.

✅ After the First Sync

When the files land in Jottacloud, don’t just walk away. A few things I recommend:

Check that your most important folders (Docs, Photos, Work) are intact
Re-organize files inside Jottacloud if needed — it’s a good time to tidy up
Enable two-factor authentication for your Jottacloud account
Schedule recurring syncs in OurClone so you don’t forget
Keep an eye on token validity — expired tokens will break your sync until re-added

⚠️ Things That Might Go Wrong

🔑 Expired Token
If OurClone suddenly says “authorization failed,” your Jottacloud token may have expired. Just generate a new one in Settings → Security.

📦 Storage Limits
Jottacloud plans have quotas. Check you have space before a huge migration.

🌐 Unstable Internet
Large jobs may stall if your Wi-Fi drops. Use the retry option instead of starting over.

📁 File Name Clashes
If two files share the same name, OurClone may skip or duplicate them. Set conflict rules before syncing.

🐢 Slow Speeds
Sync at night or off-peak hours if you notice bottlenecks.

🚀 Ready to back up your OneDrive?

Download OurClone today: https://www.ourclone.app/download

Summary

OurClone allows secure and private file synchronization between OneDrive and Jottacloud without involving external servers. It supports copy, move, and full sync operations, giving you full control of how your data flows. Whether you need a one-off migration or recurring backups, you can handle everything locally with encryption and peace of mind.