OneDrive Setup
- Justin Brady (Deactivated)
Please note that this guide will only work with Microsoft Windows. If you have a Macintosh computer please contact the HelpDesk at ext. 5555 for assistance.
Introduction
To setup OneDrive for first use you will need to find and open the OneDrive app, sign in with your MVNU credentials and then locate your new OneDrive folder.
Find the OneDrive App
To start, we will need to locate the OneDrive app. By default in Windows 10 the app should be running and located in your system tray (The rightmost part of your Windows taskbar). You should see a carrot icon, click on it. In the new box that opens you will see a grey cloud icon, click this to open OneDrive.
If you see a blue cloud icon instead of a grey one then your OneDrive is already signed in and set up. You can skip this section and start backing up your files to the cloud. We highly recommend using the PC Backup setting to automatically add all of your Desktop, Documents, and Photos folders to OneDrive but if desired you can add files to OneDrive manually as well.
Once OneDrive is opened, click the Sign in button.
In the new set up window that appears enter your MVNU login information (username@mvnu.edu) and click Sign in.
If you are on campus you will not have to enter your password and it will sign you in with just your username. If you are off campus you will be prompted for your password as well.
Once you are signed in you will then be guided through a OneDrive tutorial. Click Next to start it and follow the images below to click through it.
Finding the new OneDrive Folder on your PC
Once you are through the informational tutorial OneDrive is set up and syncing. To see your files open File Explorer (shown below).
Then click on the new OneDrive - Mount Vernon Nazarene University section on the sidebar and you will see your new personal OneDrive folder.
Your OneDrive folder may be empty or already have some pre-created folders. This is nothing to worry about; some Microsoft services such as Outlook mobile or OneNote save to OneDrive by default.
Once you have OneDrive set up you can start backing up your files to the cloud. We highly recommend using the PC Backup setting to automatically add all of your Desktop, Documents, and Photos folders to OneDrive but if desired you can add files to OneDrive manually as well.