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UConn Students, faculty, and staff , and students can install OneDrive on their Window computer for free by following this guide.

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can connect their computer to OneDrive using the OneDrive App. This app automatically synchronizes (backs up) your files and protects them if your device becomes unusable (e.g., physical damage, equipment failure).

Signing into OneDrive for Windows

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OneDrive is pre-installed on Windows 10 and 11 computers. If you do your computer does not have Windows 10 or do not see OneDrive on your computeralready have the OneDrive app, you canclick here to download the OneDrive installer. Once Open the installer is opened, follow the instructions from to see a quick progress bar window. Once this window disappears, open the Start Menu and search for “OneDrive” to open the OneDrive App. Continue at Step 2 below. Image Added

1. Click the OneDrive icon (cloud) in the bottom right of the Windows taskbar.
   Note the cloud icon may be gray or blue. If then icon is blue, you are likely already signed into OneDrive.

   

   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 Use your UConn email address and NetID password to log in.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions. The default option for your OneDrive save location is appropriate; do not change this setting.

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4. When asked whether if you would like to back up your Desktop, Documents, and Pictures, ITS recommends that you accept this choice. See the purple “note” blurb at the top of this page.

   Next, we will tell OneDrive where to live on your computer. This is where your files will reside while you’re working on them. The default location is appropriate. Click Next.

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   “Back up folders on this PC”, toggle each folder on (to the right). This is crucial for protecting pre-existing files on your computer.

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   On university computers you are not allowed to disable this feature. If the “Start backup” button is greyed out, click on “Next” instead.

5. Click Next as you make your way through the OneDrive prompts. Each prompt will give you a little information about how OneDrive works.
   You do not need to install OneDrive on your mobile phone when asked. If you want to see your files on the go, you may install the phone app at any time.

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

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

8. Click Settings.

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

10. Click Add an Account.

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11. Once setup is complete you can find your files in the OneDrive section of File Explorer.
    Optional: To view the sync progress, click on the cloud icon in the taskbar at the bottom of your screen. Note that this initial sync will take a few minutes.

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Adding a Second Account to OneDrive for Windows

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

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