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