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This article will help you set up Microsoft Office 365 OneDrive whether you use a Windows or Mac computer. 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 also be shared and edited simultaneously using the Office Online products. You will also learn how to set up additional OneDrive accounts.

Set up OneDrive on Windows

1. Download the Windows version of the OneDrive sync client.
2. Double-click the download to begin installing.  Follow the on-screen instructions.
3. Follow one of the two setup methods available below:
   • Setting up OneDrive for the first time
   • Setting up OneDrive for an additional account

Setting up OneDrive for the first time

1. Select the Start button, search for “OneDrive” and open it.
2. Enter your UConn Office 365 email address and select Sign in.
3. Enter the password for your UConn Office 365 account and click Sign in.
4. Click Next to setup default folder location or click Change Location to change the folder location.
5. On the Sync files from your OneDrive screen, choose the folders you want to sync from OneDrive to your computer and click Next.  For more information on what syncing folders means see the “Why set up OneDrive on my computer” section.
6. To finish, click Open my OneDrive.

Setting up OneDrive for an additional account

1. In the taskbar navigation area, right-click the white OneDrive cloud icon and select Settings.
2. In settings, select Account. Click Add an account.
3. Enter your UConn Office 365 email address and then click Sign in.
4. Enter the password for your UConn Office 365 account and click Sign in.
5. Click Next to setup default folder location or click Change Location to change the folder location.
6. Of the Sync files from your OneDrive screen, choose the folders you want to sync from OneDrive to your computer and click Next. For more information on what syncing folders means see the “Why set up OneDrive on my computer” section.
   
7. To finish, click Open my OneDrive.

Set up OneDrive on Mac

1. Download OneDrive for Mac.
2. Double-click the download to begin installing and follow the on-screen instructions.
   
3. Follow one of the two setup methods available below.
   • Setting up OneDrive for the first time
   • Setting up OneDrive for an additional account

Setting up OneDrive for the first time

1. Select the Launchpad.  Search for “OneDrive” and open it.
2. Enter your UConn Office 365 email address.  Select Sign in.
3. Enter the password for your UConn Office 365 account.  Click Sign in.
4. Click Next to setup default folder location or click Change Location to change the folder location.
5. Of the Sync files from your OneDrive screen, choose the folders you want to sync from OneDrive to your computer.  Click Next.  For more information on what syncing folders means see the “Why set up OneDrive on my computer” section.
6. To finish, click Open my OneDrive.

Setting up OneDrive for an additional account

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OneDrive is cloud-based storage location available through Microsoft365 to students, faculty, and staff. Users can save any file type (.doc .jpeg .pdf, etc.) and access them anywhere on any device connected to the internet. Your computer is connected to your OneDrive account during the OneDrive App’s installation process.

Connect your computer to OneDrive

The OneDrive App connects your computer to the OneDrive cloud. This app is used for both OneDrive and SharePoint files.

If the OneDrive App is not installed on your computer, you may follow a guide below to install it.

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