OneDrive

Learn how use OneDrive

Learn the Basics of OneDrive

Syncing

How to sync your personal computer with OneDrive to keep your school files available even when your school computer isn't.

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School

How to enable OneDrive on your School Computer to keep your school files in the cloud, ready to access at any point from any device.

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Access OneDrive

How to access your OneDrive from any device either by web or by app so you can access your files on the go.

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Want to Learn More? Visit Microsoft's official OneDrive support page to learn more!

Syncing OneDrive with your Personal Computer

Learn how to install and setup Microsoft OneDrive for your personal/home computer.

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Step One

If you don't have it already, install the OneDrive for Windows app from Microsoft.

If you're using Windows 10, your computer likely already has the OneDrive app installed - skip to step 2.

Start Menu showing OneDrive

Step Two

If it didn't open automatically, open the Start Menu and search for OneDrive. Open the app from there.

OneDrive login screen displayed at launch.

Step Three

Once the app opens, enter your school account email and password.

OneDrive 'Your OneDrive Folder' screen.

Step Four

After logging in, OneDrive will tell you where the folder will be placed on your computer.

If you wish to change where it is located, this is the best time to do that.

OneDrive 'Your OneDrive Folder' screen.

Step Five

On the 'All your files, ready and on-demand' screen, you'll see how files are marked to show them as online-only, locally available, or always available.

OneDrive open in the file explorer.

Step Six

You're all set. Your OneDrive files will appear in File Explorer in the OneDrive folder as OneDrive - Lynden School District. You now have a new white or blue cloud icon in your notification area, and your files have synced to your computer.

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Step One

If you don't have it already, install the OneDrive for Mac app from Microsoft.

Important: If you are currently using the OneDrive Mac Store app, you must first uninstall it before installing the sync app.

Spotlight showing OneDrive

Step Two

If it didn't open automatically, start OneDrive by pressing Command + Space to launch a Spotlight query and type OneDrive. This starts OneDrive Setup.

OneDrive login screen displayed at launch.

Step Three

Once the app opens, enter your school account email and password.

OneDrive 'Your OneDrive Folder' screen.

Step Four

After logging in, OneDrive will tell you where the folder will be placed on your computer.

If you wish to change where it is located, this is the best time to do that.

OneDrive 'Your OneDrive Folder' screen.

Step Five

On the 'Sync Files from Your OneDrive' screen, you can choose the folders you want to sync to your computer, and click Next.

OneDrive open in the file explorer.

Step Six

You're all set. Your OneDrive files will appear in File Explorer in the OneDrive folder as OneDrive - Lynden School District. You can find OneDrive up in your Menu bar. You’ll have a cloud icon for every account you’ve connected to OneDrive.

If you need more help, visit this link

Syncing OneDrive with your School Computer

Learn how to install and setup Microsoft OneDrive for your school assigned computer.

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Start Menu showing OneDrive

Step One

Open the Start Menu and search for OneDrive. Open the first app.

OneDrive login screen displayed at launch.

Step Two

Once the app opens, enter your school account email and click Sign In.

OneDrive 'Your OneDrive Folder' screen.

Step Three

After logging in, OneDrive will tell you where the folder will be placed on your computer. Click Next.

Do not change this folder location.

OneDrive 'Your OneDrive Folder' screen.

Step Four

On the 'Back up your folders' screen, you'll see which folders are backed up. Select all of the folders, and click Continue.

OneDrive open in the file explorer.

Step Five

You're all set. Your OneDrive files will appear in File Explorer in the OneDrive folder as OneDrive - Lynden School District. You now have a new white or blue cloud icon in your notification area, and your files have synced to your computer.

You will be walked through how to use OneDrive before the app closes. Choose Later when prompted to 'Get the mobile app.'

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Accessing OneDrive On The Web (Or By App)

Learn how to access Microsoft OneDrive on the web, on your phone.

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Step One

Open your primary choice of Internet Browser.

This tutorial is displayed on Safari, but it will work on all modern browsers.

OneDrive Website.

Step Two

Open this link or search for 'OneDrive' on your selected search engine (Google, Bing, Ecosia, etc). Click sign in on the OneDrive website.

OneDrive web sign in.

Step Three

Sign in with your school account email and password.

OneDrive website browser.

Step Four

You're all set, and ready to go! Browse your files on demand whenever you need them.