WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS TUTORIAL?

This is a step-by-step tutorial on how to set up OneDrive on a Mac. This guide will walk you through downloading, installing, and configuring Microsoft OneDrive to sync your files seamlessly.

Step 1: Setup OneDrive

• Follow the installation prompts in the OneDrive Setup window.
  • If you are not automatically prompted to, please search for OneDrive on your device
• Click on "Choose OneDrive Folder Location."

Step 2: Choose Folder Location

• You’ll be asked to choose where to store your OneDrive files locally.

• The default location is usually:

  /Users/[YourName]/Documents/OneDrive

Step 3: OneDrive Setup

• Click "Next" through the following prompts.

Step 5: Sync Your Files

• Click "OK" to allow OneDrive to start syncing.

Step 6: Using OneDrive on Mac

• Files appear in Finder under the OneDrive folder.

  • You can open, move, or save files directly from here.

  • Right-click a file to manage sharing or view it online.

Step 1a: How to find OneDrive

• Spotlight Search (fastest method):

  • Press Command (⌘) + Spacebar.

  • Type OneDrive.

  • If installed, it should appear in the results. Press Enter to open it.

• Search through Finder:

  • Open Finder.

  • Go to the Applications folder (⌘ + Shift + A).

  • Look for OneDrive.

This document was created for Irvine Unified School District by the Information Technology Department.

If you have any questions, submit a new ticket or email us at helpdesk@iusd.org.