Setting up OneDrive on your Device
Overview
Microsoft OneDrive is a cloud-based storage and file synchronization service offered by Microsoft. It allows users to securely store their files, documents, photos, and videos in the cloud and access them from any device with an internet connection. OneDrive offers seamless integration with Microsoft Office applications, enabling easy collaboration and sharing of files with others. All UMD members have access to One Drive.
Windows
1. Open File Explorer on your computer
2. Click the OneDrive on the left side panel
3. Enter your umd email in the window that pops up
4. Login using your umd password!
5. Go through all the steps it prompts you to set it up.
Note: If you need to check on the status of your sync, click on the blue cloud icon in the bottom right corner of your screen. Or if you need to access your files through your web browser, log in to your umd account on onedrive.com
Mac
- Start up OneDrive by pressing the command key and Spacebar to launch a Spotlight search and type in 'OneDrive.'
- Enter your UMD email and select Sign in to set up your account.
- Enter your UMD credentials.
4. Go through all the steps it prompts you to set it up. After you have completed the download process, you can find a 'OneDrive' section of your Finder application. Any files you have saved in this section will automatically be uploaded and updated to your OneDrive making it accessible from anywhere with an internet connection.
