Setting Up and Using OneDrive

Overview

This guide explains how to set up and start using Microsoft OneDrive on your Windows computer. Screenshots should be inserted at the indicated steps for clarity.

Steps to Access and Set Up OneDrive

1. Access OneDrive

• Click the Start menu (Windows icon) at the bottom left corner of your screen.

• In the search bar, type OneDrive and select the OneDrive app from the search results.

2. Set Up OneDrive

• When you open OneDrive for the first time, you will see a welcome screen. Click Get started.

• Enter your Microsoft account email address and click Sign in.

• Enter your password and click Sign in again.

3. Choose OneDrive Folder Location

• You will be prompted to choose the location for your OneDrive folder.

• Click Next to accept the default location.

4. Sync Files to OneDrive

• A screen will display showing the files and folders that will be synced to OneDrive.

• Click Start Backup to continue.

Finish Setup

• You will see a screen introducing OneDrive. Click Next through the next three screens.

• When prompted to get the mobile app, click Later.

• Setup will then be complete.

• To open your OneDrive folder, click Open my OneDrive Folder.

5. Save Data to OneDrive

• To save a file to OneDrive, simply drag and drop the file into your OneDrive folder.

• You can also save files directly to OneDrive from any application by selecting Save As and choosing your OneDrive folder as the destination.