Connecting the desktop app to OneDrive

OneDrive is a file storage service that can store up to one terabyte (TB) of data online. It has several features and capacities that every OneDrive user should know so OneDrive can be used to its fullest extent. Make sure you are connected to OneDrive before you start exploring.

Connecting your desktop app to OneDrive

Windows

1. Open a Microsoft Office desktop app like WordExcel, or PowerPoint

MS Word

2. Select File.

file

3. Select Account.

account

4. Under Connected Services, click Add a service and hover over Storage. Select OneDrive.

Connected Services

5. Enter yourusername@byui.edu, then log in with your BYU-Idaho credentials.

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Mac

1. Open a Microsoft Office desktop app like WordExcel, or PowerPoint

2. Click on your profile at the top left corner.

profile

 If you are not signed in, click Sign in to access your account.

3. Click the + icon on the Connected Services bar.

Connected Services

4. Select OneDrive.

OneDrive

5. Enter yourusername@byui.edu, then log in with your BYU-Idaho credentials.

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