This article will go through the process of logging into OneDrive and ensuring your files are moved to OneDrive.


  1. Search for "OneDrive" in the search bar and start the OneDrive application. Once you start OneDrive, a blue cloud icon will appear in the bottom right of your screen


  2. Click on the blue cloud icon > Select the gear in the upper right-hand corner > select "Settings"


  3. Go to Sync and Backup > Manage backup


  4. When you are opening OneDrive for the first time you may see this. Your device will start to sync and move your files to OneDrive. This may take some time, but you may close this and use your computer normally during this process.


  5. When files have finished syncing, your manage backups tab will look like this:
  6. Once you have logged in and successfully migrated files on one machine, you will also need to log in on any other machines you regularly use - otherwise, those machines will not have access to your documents, pictures, and desktop icons.


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