This article will explain how to sign into OneDrive on Windows 10, MacOS, and the Web. OneDrive is an online file storage service, similar to Box Drive and is used to backup and share files with others at the University. With your USU email account, you can use OneDrive to easily sync files between your computers and mobile devices. OneDrive is intended for backing up files and folders only, not full computer backups. This article will also explain how much OneDrive storage you have as a USU employee and how to check storage availability.
Table of contents
- Signing into OneDrive on Windows 10
- Signing into OneDrive on MacOS
- Signing into OneDrive on the Web
- Checking your OneDrive storage
Signing into OneDrive on Windows 10
1. Click on the folder icon in taskbar to launch File Explorer
2. Click on the OneDrive icon in File Explorer
- If you don't see the OneDrive icon, move to step 9
- You can also find OneDrive by typing it into Windows search
4. Enter your @usu.edu email address, and click Sign in
5. Sign in with your Anumber and strong password
6. Click Next, you may be prompted that a OneDrive folder already exists. Click "Use this folder"
7. You'll be asked which folders to backup to OneDrive (Desktop, Documents, Pictures)
- If you do not wish to backup everything, uncheck each option and click Skip
8. Click Next through the setup options
Signing in using Windows System Tray
9. Open System Tray, and click the gray cloud icon
10. Click on the blue Sign in button
11. Enter your USU email address, Click Sign in
12. Sign in with your Anumber and strong password
13. Click Next through the setup options. You can now use the OneDrive folder to drag and drop files
Signing into OneDrive on MacOS
1. From Launchpad, launch the OneDrive application
2. Sign in with your USU email
3. You will be taken to USU sign in screen, sign in with your A number and password
4. The default location for your OneDrive folder is /Users/Your User/OneDrive. Hit Next
5. Hit Next through the setup options
6. Your OneDrive folder will appear under Favorites in Finder. You can drag/drop files, and create new folders here
Signing into OneDrive on the Web
1. Open a web browser, and go to OneDrive.usu.edu
2. Sign in with your USU email
3. Sign in with your Anumber and password
4. Once you're in the OneDrive homepage, you can drag and drop files, create new folders, or upload files and folders manually
Checking your OneDrive Storage
University employees and registered students who have the STUDENT or STAFF Role associated with their A Number have been given a total of 5TB of storage in OneDrive. Here's how to check how much storage you have remaining in your account.
1. Right Click on the OneDrive folder in File Explorer
2. In the pop-up menu, click on 'Settings'
3. In the Settings menu, under Account Tab, you will see the amount of data you have syncing to your OneDrive account, and the total amount of storage you have available.
Checking your storage on MacOS
1. In the top right side of your Mac menu bar, right click on the OneDrive cloud icon, then click on 'Preferences'
2. In the Preferences menu, click on the Account tab to view the amount of data currently syncing to OneDrive
For further assistance, please contact your Department IT Support or the IT Service Desk