Overview
Sign in to the OneDrive app on your Villanova-issued computer so your files sync and stay available across your devices. While you are signing in, turn on OneDrive Backup so your Desktop, Documents, and (on Windows) Pictures folders are protected automatically.
Requirements
- A Villanova-issued Windows or macOS device
- Your Villanova username and password
- Microsoft Authenticator on your smartphone, or your USB-C security key
Instructions
Windows device
- Select the OneDrive cloud icon in the system tray in the bottom-right corner of your screen. If you don't see it, select the Search icon on the taskbar, type OneDrive, and open it.
- Select Sign in.
- Check that the email address field shows your Villanova username, such as username@villanova.edu. If it shows firstname.lastname@villanova.edu, change it to your username format. Select Sign in, then approve the request in Microsoft Authenticator if prompted.
- Select Next. When asked which folders to back up, select Desktop, Documents, and Pictures, then continue. The total backup size appears near the bottom of the window. If it seems too small or shows no data, make sure OneDrive finished syncing on your old device.
- Select Next until you are asked to set up OneDrive on a mobile device, then select Not now.
- Select Open my OneDrive folder to confirm your files are syncing.
macOS device
- Open OneDrive from the Applications folder. If it is already running, select the OneDrive cloud icon in the menu bar at the top of your screen.
- Enter your Villanova username, such as username@villanova.edu, and select Sign in. Enter your password and approve the request in Microsoft Authenticator if prompted.
- On the This is your OneDrive folder screen, keep the default location and select Next.
- Continue through the remaining setup screens. If asked to set up OneDrive on a mobile device, select Not now.
- Turn on OneDrive Backup:
- Select the OneDrive cloud icon in the menu bar, then select the Settings (gear) icon and choose Preferences.
- Select the Backup tab, then select Manage Backup.
- Turn on Desktop and Documents, then select Start backup.
- Open Finder and select OneDrive - Villanova University in the sidebar to confirm your files are syncing.