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) Open  OneDrive from the menu bar , located at the top of the screen Select Sign in   If you are already signed in, you do not need to proceed Enter your full email address and select Sign in   Follow through the on-screen prompts to finish signing in  If prompted that a OneDrive folder already exists, choose ‘Use this Folder’ You will be prompted that Your IT department wants you to back up your important folders , choose Start Backup   MacOS may prompt you to allow OneDrive to sync, choose OK   OneDrive will begin backing up your data, To see the progress select  View Sync Progress   When OneDrive is ready you will be prompted Your OneDrive is Ready for you , choose Open OneDrive folder to view and manage your files  OneDrive Backup (Windows) Open OneDrive from the Shortcuts toolbar, located in the bottom right corner, next to the date & time  Select  Sign in   If you are already signed in, please proceed to the next section Enter your full email address and select Sign in   Follow through the on-screen prompts to finish signing in  If prompted that a OneDrive folder already exists, choose ‘Use this folder’ (Figure 5) Open OneDrive from the Shortcuts toolbar Select the Gear icon in the top right corner  Choose Settings from the dropdown menu  Choose Sync and Backup   Select Manage Backup   Toggle the sliders on for Documents , Pictures , and Desktop   If these options are already enabled, then that data is being backed up — you do not need to proceed Select Save Changes When OneDrive is finished backing up you will see a green checkmark