One drive upload speed is painfully slow compared to Dropbox

To improve the upload speed of OneDrive, consider the following options:

1. Limit Sync App Upload Speed: You can configure the maximum upload speed for the OneDrive sync app. This setting allows you to set a fixed upload speed in kilobytes per second, which can help manage bandwidth usage effectively. If the upload speed is set too low, it can slow down your uploads significantly.
2. Use Automatic Bandwidth Management: Enabling automatic upload bandwidth management can optimize the upload process based on your network conditions, which may enhance performance during peak usage times.
3. Check Network Configuration: Ensure that your network configuration is optimal for OneDrive. This includes checking for any Quality of Service (QoS) settings that might prioritize other traffic over OneDrive uploads.
4. Restart OneDrive: After making any changes to the settings, ensure that you restart the OneDrive application on your computer to apply the new configurations.
5. Monitor Device Performance: Sometimes, the performance of your device can impact upload speeds. Ensure that your device is running well and is free from malware, and consider upgrading the memory if necessary.

By implementing these strategies, you may see an improvement in your OneDrive upload speeds.

References:

• IT Admins - Use OneDrive policies to control sync settings
• Best practices for using Office 365 on a slow network
• Network utilization planning for the OneDrive sync app

Hi Jane,

It should not be this slow. In my tests Onedrive is uploading around 15Mbps on an average.

Is the PC connected using VPN or a proxy server?

By any chance did you try your mobile data to upload just for testing purposes?

I’m eager to hear back and work together to find a solution.

Thanks, Jane. I believe it requires investigation.

I recommend raising a ticket at Onedrive support using the following:

https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=528676