OneDrive is a cloud storage service from Microsoft that allows you to store files and access them from any device. This guide will help you set up and use OneDrive on your Mac.


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Step 1: Open the Mac App Store

  1. Search for the App Store.
    1. You can use spotlight search (Press Cmd + Space and press Enter).

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Step 2: Search & Download OneDrive

  1. Enter OneDrive in the search bar. Click Enter to search.

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  2. Click Get button next to OneDrive.

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  1. After clicking Get, the button will change to Install. Click Install.
    1. FYI, apple may ask to provide Apple ID/password to install the application.

Step 3: Open OneDrive

  1. After downloading OneDrive, click Open to launch the OneDrive application.

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    1. Or you can go to your Launchpad to look for the application as well.

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Step 4: Set Up OneDrive

  1. Once opened you will be prompted to sign in. Enter your Microsoft account email to continue.

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    1. You may or may not need to enter your password.
  2. Continue with the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.

  3. You will prompted a button to Choose OneDrive Folder Location, add the folder in a place where it’s quick to access. The default option in your user folder is a good location to use.

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    1. In order to navigate to OneDrive, Open your Finder and if you look at the side bar on the left, you’ll see several folders. Look for the one that says OneDrive.

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  4. After, Get to know your OneDrive will appear. It is recommended to go through it to learn OneDrive fundamentals.

  5. Once finished, the last window will say Your OneDrive is Ready for you. Click Open OneDrive Folder and it’ll direct you to your Finder.

Step 5: OneDrive Usage

  1. In Finder, look at the sidebar on the left sidebar to locate the OneDrive folder.

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