Step 1: Download OneDrive
OneDrive is usually installed by default on Windows 10 computers. If OneDrive isn't already available on your machine, go to the Microsoft website.
Step 2: Set up OneDrive
To set up OneDrive on your computer:
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Open the 'Start' menu, then search for and open 'OneDrive'.
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Enter your UNSW email ID using the format zID@unsw.edu.au. For example, z1234567@unsw.edu.au
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Click 'Sign in'. If the Single Sign-on screen appears, enter your zID and password and click 'Login'.
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Your OneDrive folder will be shown.
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You will be shown options for syncing your OneDrive folders to your computer. As this is your first time using OneDrive, you won't have any folders to sync – you can select these later. Click 'Next'.
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Read the instructions in the pop-up window.
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Select 'Open my OneDrive' folder to finish.
You can now access OneDrive from your computer or device. If you want to access your files and folders from another device, you can log in to OneDrive online.
Step 3: Using OneDrive
The information below covers the basics of using OneDrive. For further advice, see the OneDrive on Windows page.
Uploading files and folders
To upload a file or folder to OneDrive:
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Open the 'Start' menu.
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Search for and open 'File Explorer'.
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Find the file or folder you want to upload.
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Drag the file or folder to 'OneDrive' on the left side menu. This will move the file or folder to OneDrive.
Syncing folders
To sync your OneDrive folders with your computer:
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Select the OneDrive cloud icon in the notification area at the bottom of your screen. This will open the 'Activity Centre'.
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In the 'Activity Centre', select 'More' and then click 'Settings'.
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Select the 'Account' tab and click 'Choose folders'.
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In the 'Sync your OneDrive files to this PC' window, select which folders you want to sync to your computer.
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Select 'OK'.
Sharing files and folders
To share a file or folder with another person:
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Open the 'Start' menu.
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Search for and open 'File Explorer'.
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Select 'OneDrive' from the left menu.
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Right-click on the file or folder you want to share. Click 'Share'.
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Select 'People in UNSW with the link can edit' to access the link settings.
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Depending on who you want to access the link, select one of the options.
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Leave the 'Allow editing' box ticked if you want to allow the file or folder to be edited.
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Select 'Apply'
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Enter the email address of the person you want to share the file or folder with. If you want to share the link with multiple people, enter each email in the 'Add another' field.
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Click 'Send'.