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How to Sign Into OneDrive

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Description

This article explains how to sign in to OneDrive on Windows 10, macOS, and on the web. OneDrive is an online file storage service (similar to Box Drive) and is used to backup and share files with others at the university. With your UVU email account, you can use OneDrive to easily sync files between your computers and mobile devices.

Solution

How to Sign in to OneDrive

Signing into OneDrive on Windows 10 (Option 1)

  1. Click on the folder icon in the taskbar to launch File Explorer.

    Screenshot of the taskbar with the File Explorer icon highlighted

  2. Click on the OneDrive icon in File Explorer. If you don't see the OneDrive icon, you can find OneDrive by typing it into Windows search.

    Screenshot of the File Explorer Window. The OneDrive icon is highlighted within the left side navigation pane

  3. Enter your @uvu.edu email address and click Sign in.

    Screenshot of OneDrive sign-in page

  4. Sign in with your UVID and password.

    Screenshot of UVU sign-in page

  5. Click Next. You may be prompted with a notification that says a OneDrive folder already exists. Click Use this folder.

    OneDrive Setup Screenshot, Click on Use This Folder

  6. You'll be asked which folders to backup to OneDrive (desktop, documents, or pictures).

    1. If you do not wish to backup everything, uncheck each option and click Skip.

      OneDrive Setup Screenshot, Select desired backup options

  7. Click Next through the setup options.

Signing into OneDrive on Windows 10 (Option 2, if Option 1 Doesn't Work)

  1. Click on the folder icon in the taskbar to launch File Explorer. If you don't see the OneDrive icon, you can move to “Signing in using Windows System Tray.”

  2. Open the System Tray and click the gray cloud icon.

    Screenshot of System Tray, OneDrive icon is highlighted

  3. Click on the blue Sign in button.

    Screenshot of OneDrive app sign-in button

  4. Enter your UVU email address and click Sign in.

  5. Sign in with your UVID and password.

  6. Click Next through the setup options. You can now use the OneDrive folder to drag and drop files.

Signing into OneDrive on macOS

  1. From Launchpad, launch the OneDrive application.

  2. Sign in with your UVU email.

    Screenshot of OneDrive Sign-in page

  3. You will be taken to a UVU sign-in screen. Sign in with your UVID and password.

    Screenshot of UVU sign-in page

  4. The default location for your OneDrive folder is /Users/Your User/OneDrive. Hit Next.

    Screenshot of OneDrive folder selection page

  5. Hit Next through the setup options.

  6. Your OneDrive folder will appear under Favorites in Finder. You can drag/drop files, and create new folders here.

    Screenshot of the Finder window. The OneDrive icon is highlighted within the left side navigation pane
Signing into OneDrive on the Web

  1. Open a web browser and go to Office.com.

  2. Sign in with your UVU email.

  3. Sign in with your UVID and password.

  4. On the left side of the Office homepage, click on the OneDrive cloud icon.

    Screenshot of the Microsoft Office homepage. OneDrive (cloud) icon is located on the left side navigation pane

  5. Once you're on the OneDrive homepage, you can drag and drop files, create new folders, or upload files and folders manually.

    Screenshot of the OneDrive homepage

Contact Support

If you experience any issues signing in to OneDrive, please contact the UVU Service Desk for assistance.