How to sync OneDrive

Summary

How to sync your OneDrive documents to file explorer

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Introduction

Syncing OneDrive to your Microsoft 365 account offers many benefits, including: 

  • Access from anywhere: You can access your files from any device, including your computer, tablet, or phone. 
  • Offline access: You can access your files even when you're offline. 
  • Automatic syncing: Changes you make to your files are automatically synced to the cloud when you're online. 
  • Collaboration: You can share files with others and permit them to edit them simultaneously. 
  • Access to shared content: You can access all your shared content across Microsoft 365, including SharePoint and Microsoft Teams. 
  • File monitoring: You can monitor your files and sync actions

Instructions

How to Sync

  • Visit the Microsoft Knowledge Base for instructions on setting up OneDrive based on your device (Windows or Mac) by following this link.

Check if OneDrive is Installed

  • On your device, open your applications folder to check if the OneDrive app is installed
  • If it’s not installed, you can download it from:
    • Windows: Open the Software Center
    • Mac: Open Self Service

Install and Set Up OneDrive

  • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. You will always use your Work or School account to log in:
    • Employee/Emeritus: Use your StarID in this format StarID@minnstate.edu and your StarID password.
    • Student: Use your StarID in this format StarID@go.minnstate.edu and your StarID password.

Access Your OneDrive Files

  • After syncing is complete, your OneDrive files will be available in File Explorer on Windows or Finder on a Mac.

 

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Article ID: 118683
Created
Mon 10/19/20 2:26 PM
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Wed 10/16/24 12:55 PM

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