Setting up OneDrive When Signing in to a PC for First Time

Setting up OneDrive When Signing in to a PC for First Time

  1. Log in to the computer
    1. If off campus (not at a Nexus location) with a Nexus PC connect the VPN, steps here: Remote access (VPN) - Connecting to AOVPN on an assigned Nexus PC which itself requires approval on MFA: 1-What is MFA Multi Factor Authentication
  2. Check that OneDrive is signed in by clicking arrow in bottom right & hovering over the cloud :
    1. if cloud is blue like this, you are signed into OneDrive proceed to step 3:
    2. if its grey with a line click it to sign in:
    3. if there is no cloud please start OneDrive via the  Windows/Start button or restart your PC then check its status again
    4. if cloud says 'Signing in' give it a couple minutes then check its status again, if its still like this you can right-click to exit it, then restart it:

  3. If asked to backup known folders (you might not be) select Yes and/or Start backup
  4. Restart the computer: Restarting a Windows PC
  5. After restart verify VPN is connected & OneDrive shows its signed in then you should be good to go:

FAQ

  1. OneDrive isn't working and/or I can't access my files & don't have time to troubleshoot:
    Nexus Service Desk article: OneDrive: alternative ways to access your files.
    Please do inform IT when OneDrive isn't working, as it's very important.

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