Set up OneDrive

How To:

• Login and begin backing up data located in Desktop, Documents, and Pictures folder to OneDrive

Applies To:

• Staff, Faculty, & Student Employees

Windows

>Most ESU Devices have OneDrive installed and it is recommended to utilize to reduce the chances of losing data in the case of computer failure. 

1. Begin by searching for "OneDrive" in the search bar on your task bar. Alternatively, pressing the "Windows" key on your keyboard will ​​​​​​bring up the search bar. If OneDrive is not available from the search, it is not installed on your device. Reach out for assistance in getting this installed. 
2. Sign into OneDrive using your full @emporia.edu email. 
3. Click "Next"
4. Allow for the "Start Backup" option to light up blue and select it.
5. Click "Next" three times. These pages will be introducing One Drive and giving some tips on it. 
6. Click "Not Now"
7. Click "Open my OneDrive Folder" This should immediately begin backing up your data found in the Desktop, Documents, or Pictures Folder. If there is anything saved anywhere else such as your Downloads folder, you will need to manually move it to one of the aforementioned folders or it will not be backed up.

Apple

1. At the top of the screen on the menu bar, select the cloud icon as seen below. If this is not available, open Finder > Application > OneDrive. 
2. Sign into OneDrive using your full @emporia.edu email and password. 
3. Click "Next" until you get to the "Get the Mobile App" page. Click on Later for this.
4. Click on the Cloud icon at the top of the page again followed by the year icon in the top-right-hand corner and select "Preferences" as shown below:
5. At the top, click the "Backup" Folder icon, followed by "Manage Backup"
6. Enable both Documents and Desktop on the screen, followed by "Save Changes" to begin backing up your data in those folders.