How to set up Microsoft OneDrive on your devices

Microsoft OneDrive helps you keep your files synchronized and accessible across multiple devices, so you can securely access, manage, and sync your files wherever you work. Set up OneDrive on Windows, Mac, Android, and iPhone to keep your files up to date and accessible across all your devices.

 

On this page

• Windows PC
• Mac
• Android
• iPhone

 

Windows

Before you begin, download and install the Microsoft OneDrive app on your Windows PC.

Follow these steps to connect your account and start syncing files:

1. Open OneDrive from the Windows search menu.
2. Enter your Microsoft 365 or Office 365 email address, then select Sign in.
3. Enter your account password and select Sign in again.
4. Choose where OneDrive will store files on your computer:
   1. Select Change location if you want to use a different folder.
   2. Choose your preferred folder and click Select Folder.
       
5. Select Next, review the suggested OneDrive folder location, then click Sync Now.
6. Choose the folders and files you want to sync with your device, then select Next.

Once setup is complete, you'll see a confirmation message indicating that OneDrive is ready to use.

 

Mac

Download and install the OneDrive app from the App Store, then follow these steps to set up OneDrive on your Mac:

1. Launch OneDrive.
   1. To add another account, select the OneDrive icon from the menu bar.
   2. Open Preferences, go to the Account tab, and click Add an Account.
       
2. Enter your Microsoft 365 or Office 365 email address, then select Sign in.
3. Type your password and select Sign in.
4. Choose a storage location for your OneDrive files:
   1. Select Change location if you want to customize the folder location.
   2. Click Select Folder after choosing the desired folder.
       
5. Click Next, review the OneDrive folder information, and select Sync Now.
6. Select the folders and files you want to sync, then click Next.

After the setup finishes, OneDrive will be ready to synchronize your files on your Mac.

 

Android

Download and install the OneDrive app from Google Play before you begin, then follow these steps to set up OneDrive on your Android device.

1. Open the OneDrive app.
2. Tap Sign in.
   1. To add an extra account, tap the menu icon in the upper-left corner.
   2. Select Add another account.
       
3. Enter your Microsoft 365 or Office 365 email address in the Email or phone field, then tap the arrow to continue.
4. Enter your password and tap Sign in.

 

iPhone

Download and install the OneDrive app from the App Store, then follow these steps:

1. Open the OneDrive app.
   1. To add another account, tap Me in the lower-right corner.
   2. Select Add Account.
       
2. Enter your Microsoft 365 or Office 365 email address in the Email or phone field, then tap the arrow to continue.
3. Enter your password and tap Sign in.

 

After setting up OneDrive, you can explore features such as file syncing, cloud storage, file sharing, and collaboration to help manage your files across multiple devices.