AG - How To Setup OneDrive On Purdue Owned iMac/MacBook

Overview

These instructions are to be used to help the user configure OneDrive on Purdue-owned iMacs & MacBooks.

Requirements

  • A Purdue-owned iMac or MacBook
  • Internet connection
  • OneDrive app installed

Instructions

  1. Go to the Launchpad in the lower left-hand corner

     
  2. Look for and open the OneDrive app

     
  3. Enter your Purdue email address and click "Sign In"

     
  4. Select "Work or school"

     
  5. You may or not see this screen. If you do, select "Work or school"

     
  6. Enter your Career Account password

     
  7. Authenticate with your Microsoft Authenticator app

     
  8. Leave the OneDrive folder in its default location and click "Next"

     
  9. Click "Next"

     
  10. You will get this pop-up to allow OneDrive permission. Click "OK"

     
  11. A short slide show will pop up that tells you about OneDrive

     
  12. Slide 2

     
  13. Slide 3

     
  14. Slide 4. Select "Later"

     
  15. Slide 5. Click "Open"

     
  16. Your OneDrive folder should open and look similar to this. 

     
  17. To open OneDrive at any time, click the icon at the top of your screen

     
  18. You can manage sync settings and learn more about OneDrive on this screen.

     

 

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