Sync Files with OneDrive

OneDrive is pre-installed in Windows 10 and on SSRI's remote desktop servers.

Sign in to OneDrive

  1. Click on the Windows Start menu, and click on OneDrive.
    Screenshot showing the OneDrive folder in the Start menu.
  2. Enter your PSU email address to sign in.
    Screenshot of the OneDrive sign in screen with a box for email address.
  3. Click through the prompts to finish the setup.
    • Note that the OneDrive folder is mounted in your user folder as "OneDrive - The Pennsylvania State University".
      Screenshot showing the location of the OneDrive folder.
    • If asked about staying signed in to other apps, either option is okay.
      Screenshot asking whether to stay signed in to all apps or this app only.
    • Your Desktop, Documents, and Pictures folders will automatically backup and sync to OneDrive.
      Screenshot showing that IT has set Desktop, Documents, and Pictures folders to automatically backup to OneDrive.
    • Files will be downloaded and available offline only after you view them on that device. Right-click on a file and select "Always keep on this device" to always have it available offline.
      Screenshot of the right-click menu showing the 'Always keep on this device' option.

Sync Files to OneDrive

  1. Make sure you are signed in to OneDrive. (It will sign you out automatically about once a month.)
  2. Save the file to "OneDrive - The Pennsylvania State University" or to an automatically backed up location (Desktop, Documents, or Pictures).
  3. Sign in to OneDrive on the other computer or remote desktop server, and open the file.