UConn faculty, staff, and students can install OneDrive on their Window computer for free by following this guide.
When you first set up OneDrive, you will be asked if you would like to back up your Documents, Desktop, and Pictures folders. These folders were created by Windows when you first setup your computer; OneDrive can back them up without moving them into the OneDrive folder. Just like your other OneDrive files, these files will now be protected from physical damage to your computer. Doing so will also link your computers' Documents and Pictures folders so that changes made on one computer will be reflected on the others.
Signing into OneDrive for Windows
OneDrive is pre-installed on Windows 10 & 11 computers. If you don’t have Windows 10 or do not see OneDrive on your computer, you can download the OneDrive installer here. Open the installer and follow instructions below.
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.
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”.
Follow the on-screen instructions and use your UConn email address and NetID password to log in.
When asked whether you would like to back up your Desktop, Documents, and Pictures, ITS recommends that you accept this choice. See the blue Info 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. Click on Choose OneDrive Folder Location.
The File Explorer window will default to your User (NetID) folder. This is an appropriate location. Only change the location if you are certain that you would like the files elsewhere.
Once setup is complete you can find your files in the OneDrive section of File Explorer.
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
Click the OneDrive Icon in the bottom right of the Windows taskbar.
In the OneDrive window that opens, click the Settings icon in the top right.
Click Settings.
In the new window that opens, select the Account tab.
Click Add an Account.
Follow the on screen instructions to add an additional account.