OneDrive

OneDrive is a powerful cloud-based storage service that allows you to access your files and documents from anywhere, making it a vital tool for productivity and collaboration. This document has been prepared to assist you in setting up OneDrive on your PC, ensuring a seamless and efficient experience.

OneDrive Backup (MacOS)

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  1. Open OneDrive from the menu bar, located at the top of the screen OneDriveMacBanner.png
  2. Select Sign in
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  3. If you are already signed in, you do not need to proceed
  4. Enter your full email address and select Sign in 
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  5. Follow through the on-screen prompts to finish signing in 
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  6. If prompted that a OneDrive folder already exists, choose ‘Use this Folder’
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  7. You will be prompted that Your IT department wants you to back up your important folders, choose Start Backup 
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  8. MacOS may prompt you to allow OneDrive to sync, choose OK 
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  9. OneDrive will begin backing up your data, To see the progress select View Sync Progress 
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  10. When OneDrive is ready you will be prompted Your OneDrive is Ready for you, choose Open OneDrive folder to view and manage your files 
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OneDrive Backup (Windows)


  1. Open OneDrive from the Shortcuts toolbar, located in the bottom right corner, next to the date & time 
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  2. Select Sign in 
    OneDriveSignin.png
  3. If you are already signed in, please proceed to the next section
  4. Enter your full email address and select Sign in 
    OneDriveLogin.png
  5. Follow through the on-screen prompts to finish signing in 
  6. If prompted that a OneDrive folder already exists, choose ‘Use this folder’ (Figure 5)
    OneDriveUseThisFolder.png
  7. Open OneDrive from the Shortcuts toolbar
  8. Select the Gear icon in the top right corner 
    OneDrive Settings.png
  9. Choose Settings from the dropdown menu 
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  10. Choose Sync and Backup 
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  11. Select Manage Backup 
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  12. Toggle the sliders on for Documents, Pictures, and Desktop 
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  13. If these options are already enabled, then that data is being backed up — you do not need to proceed
  14. Select Save Changes
  15. When OneDrive is finished backing up you will see a green checkmark 
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