How do I setup OneDrive for my Mac computer?

To set up OneDrive on a Mac, follow these steps: 


1 - If you do not have OneDrive installed on your computer, you can download it from the Microsoft website:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/onedrive/download

2 - Click Download.

3 - Click Allow.

4 - On the bottom right hand side, click Downloads.

5 - Select OneDrive.pkg.

6 - Click Continue.

7 - Click Continue.

8 - Click Install.

9 - Enter your CougarNet ID and your password.

10 - Click Install Software.

Note: OneDrive is installing.

11 - Click Close.

12 - Select Move to Trash.

13 - Click Launchpad.

14 - Type OneDrive in the search box.

15 - Click the OneDrive icon once it appears.

Note: System looks for OneDrive.

16 - Enter your CougarNet email address.

17 - Click Sign in.

18 - Enter your CougarNet password.

19 - Click Sign in.

20 - Click Next.

21 - Click Next.

22 - Click OK.

23 - Click Next.

24 - Click Next.

25 - Click Next.

26 - Click Later.

27 - Click Open OneDrive Folder.


Note: OneDrive is now setup on your Mac computer.





To sync a file in OneDrive:

1 - Browse and select a file to sync with OneDrive.

2 - Select Control + left click.

3 - Select Copy.


4 - Go back to OneDrive.

5 - Select a file in OneDrive to add the document in.

6 - Select Control + V.


All changes made will sync to OneDrive now.


If you need any assistance with this process, please contact your departmental IT team, the UIT Help Desk at 713-743-1411 or office365@uh.edu.

Created: Jun 17, 2024 - 10:16am Updated: Jun 25, 2024 - 2:34am Author: UIT Support Center Article: 3671
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