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OneDrive Backup (Windows)


  1. Open OneDrive from the Shortcuts toolbar,toolbar, located in the bottom right corner, next to the date & time (Figure 1)
    OneDriveLocation.png
  2. Select Sign in (Figure 2)
    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 (Figure 3)
    OneDriveLogin.png
  5. Follow through the on-screen prompts to finish signing in (Figure 4)
  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 (Figure 6)
    OneDrive Settings.png
  9. Choose Settings from the dropdown menu (Figure 7)
    OneDriveSettingsMenu.png
  10. Choose Sync and Backup (Figure 8)
    OneDriveSyncandBackup.png
  11. Select Manage Backup (Figure 9)
    OneDriveManageBackup.png
  12. Toggle the sliders on for Documents, Pictures, and Desktop (Figure 10)

  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 (Figure 11)
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