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OneDrive is cloud-based storage available through Office 365. Users can save all types of files and photos and access them anywhere on any device connected to the internet. Documents can be shared and edited simultaneously using Office Online products.

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There is no official OneDrive client for Linux computers. For instructions on setting up OneDrive on Linux see Setting up OneDrive on Linux.

Setting Up OneDrive

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Installing OneDrive for Windows

Tip

OneDrive is pre-installed on Windows 10 computers. If you don’t have Windows 10 or do not see OneDrive on your computer, you can download OneDrive here.

Signing into OneDrive for Windows

  1. Click the OneDrive icon in the bottom right of the Windows taskbar.

    1. If you do not see the OneDrive icon, select the Windows Search bar or the Windows icon in the bottom left and search for “OneDrive”.

  2. Follow the on-screen instructions and use your UConn email address and NetID password to log in.

  3. During setup you will be given the option to choose where on your computer you want OneDrive files to sync to. You can leave the default option.

  4. Once setup is complete you can find your files in the OneDrive section of File Explorer.

    1. If your files were recently migrated from your P: drive, check the folder named PDrive to find those files.

Adding a Second Account to OneDrive for Windows

  1. Click the OneDrive Icon in the bottom right of the Windows taskbar.

  2. In the OneDrive window that opens, click the Settings icon in the top right.

  3. Click Settings.

  4. In the new window that opens, select the Account tab.

  5. Click Add an Account.

  6. Follow the on screen instructions to add an additional account.

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Installing OneDrive on a Mac

There are two ways to install OneDrive: the standalone OneDrive application from the App Store, or as part of the Office 365 apps bundle.

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If you have the Office 365 apps installed skip to Setting up OneDrive for the First Time.

  1. Install the Office 365 apps on your computer.

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  1. Open the App Store and search for “OneDrive”.

  2. Install the OneDrive application from Microsoft.

Setting Up OneDrive for the First Time
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  1. Open the spotlight search and search for “OneDrive”.

  2. Follow the on-screen instructions and use your UConn email address and NetID password to log in.

  3. Allow permissions for OneDrive to access your Documents and permission to start syncing.

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  4. During setup you will be given the option to choose where on your computer you want OneDrive files to sync to. You can leave the default option.

  5. After OneDrive setup is complete, you can find your OneDrive files in Finder under “OneDrive - University of Connecticut”.

    1. If your files were recently migrated from your P: drive, check the folder named PDrive to find those files.

Setting Up OneDrive for an Additional Account

  1. Click the OneDrive cloud icon in the top menu bar.

  2. Click the Settings gear icon.

  3. Select Preferences.

  4. Select the Account tab.

  5. Click Add an Account.

  6. Follow the on-screen instructions to add an account.

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