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Office 365 (OneDrive) - Configure OneDrive for Windows/Mac
Important: Microsoft has updated OneDrive to work with your myNMSU Office 365 implementation. You can now use either OneDrive or OneDrive for Business to connect your computer to your Office 365 account. There are differences between the two applications. Please review this information before deciding which client to use: How is OneDrive for Business different then OneDrive.
Windows versions
- OneDrive for Windows 10
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Have Windows 10? You already have the latest OneDrive sync client. You’re good to go—no need to download anything. Look for OneDrive on your taskbar, in File Explorer, or type “OneDrive” in the Cortana Search bar. Follow the instructions below to configure yourmyNMSU Office 365 account.
- Open OneDrive.
- A new window will open prompting you to set up OneDrive. Enter your email address in the available field, then click Sign in.
- You should now be prompted with a myNMSU Login screen. Enter your NetID credentials, and click Log in.
- You will now see a new screen explaining your OneDrive folder and it's location. Change the folder location by clicking on Change location. Click Next to continue.
- The next screen will give you options for choosing what you want to sync from your OneDrive cloud. Select the folders you want to sync, then click Next.
- OneDrive is now set up to sync files to your PC. Click Open my OneDrive - myNMSU folder to view the new OneDrive folder in your File Explorer.
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- OneDrive for Windows 8.1
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Have Windows 8.1? You’ll need the new sync client for OneDrive. Download it here from Microsoft. If you already have it, you’re good to go—no need to download anything. Look for OneDrive on your taskbar, in File Explorer, or type “OneDrive” in the Windows Search bar. Follow the instructions below to configure your myNMSU Office 365 account.
- Open OneDrive.
- A new window will open prompting you to set up OneDrive. Enter your email address in the available field, then click Sign in.
- You should now be prompted with a myNMSU Login screen. Enter your NetID credentials, and click Log in.
- You will now see a new screen explaining your OneDrive folder and it's location. Change the folder location by clicking on Change location. Click Next to continue.
- The next screen will give you options for choosing what you want to sync from your OneDrive cloud. Select the folders you want to sync, then click Next.
- OneDrive is now set up to sync files to your PC. Click Open my OneDrive - myNMSU folder to view the new OneDrive folder in your File Explorer.
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- OneDrive for Windows 7
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Have Windows 7? You’ll need the new sync client for OneDrive. Download it here from Microsoft. If you already have it, you’re good to go—no need to download anything. Look for OneDrive on your taskbar, in File Explorer, or type “OneDrive” in the Windows Search bar. Follow the instructions below to configure your myNMSU Office 365 account.
- Open OneDrive.
- A new window will open prompting you to set up OneDrive. Enter your email address in the available field, then click Sign in.
- You should now be prompted with a myNMSU Login screen. Enter your NetID credentials, and click Log in.
- You will now see a new screen explaining your OneDrive folder and it's location. Change the folder location by clicking on Change location. Click Next to continue.
- The next screen will give you options for choosing what you want to sync from your OneDrive cloud. Select the folders you want to sync, then click Next.
- OneDrive is now set up to sync files to your PC. Click Open my OneDrive - myNMSU folder to view the new OneDrive folder in your File Explorer.
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Mac OS X version
- OneDrive for Mac OS X
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Have Mac OS X? You'll need to download OneDrive from the Mac App Store, which will require Mac OS X 10.9.0 or later. If you already have it, you’re good to go—no need to download anything. Look for OneDrive in your Launchpad, in Finder, or type "OneDrive" in Spotlight search. Follow the instructions below to configure your myNMSU Office 365 account.
- Open OneDrive.
- A new window will open prompting you to set up OneDrive. Enter your email address in the available field, then click Sign in.
- You should now be prompted with a myNMSU Login screen. Enter your NetID credentials, and click Log in.
- You will now see a new screen explaining your OneDrive folder and it's location. Choose the folder location by clicking Choose OneDrive Folder Location. After you've chosen a location, click Next.
- The next screen will give you options for choosing what you want to sync from your OneDrive cloud. Select the folders you want to sync, then click Next.
- OneDrive is now set up to sync files to your Mac. Click Open my OneDrive - myNMSU folder to view the new OneDrive folder in Finder.
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Other resources:
What is OneDrive for BusinessOneDrive for Business Help
If you have any questions, come by the Help Desk at Hardman & Jacobs Undergraduate Learning Center Room 105, call 646-1840, or email us at help@nmsu.edu.