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OneDrive Guide

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Microsoft OneDrive Login

Introduction

OneDrive is Microsoft's cloud storage service included in the Microsoft 365 suite, available for free to Mohawk staff, faculty, and students. It offers 35GB of storage for storing, synchronizing, and sharing various file types online.

How do I access Microsoft OneDrive?

You can access Microsoft OneDrive through a web browser, desktop application or mobile devices. Please note that your devices must be connected to the internet.

Access Microsoft OneDrive in a Web Browser:

  1. Go to Microsoft OneDrive login.
  2. Enter your student number in this format: 000101060@mohawkcollege.ca and click Next.
    You must enter your student number followed by @mohawkcollege.ca.
  3. Enter your password and click Sign in.

Install the Microsoft OneDrive application on your computer or mobile device by following the steps listed below:

Microsoft OneDrive App - Windows
  1. On Windows 10, Microsoft OneDrive is already installed. For other versions of Windows, download the desktop app by going to Microsoft OneDrive download page and clicking Download.
  2. Open the Microsoft OneDrive installer that downloads, and follow the steps to install the app.
  3. When OneDrive Setup starts, enter your 9-digit MohawkID@mohawkcollege.ca.
  4. When the setup is complete, you will see a new OneDrive folder in your directory.
 Microsoft OneDrive App - Mac
  1. If you are currently using the Microsoft OneDrive Mac App Store application, you must first uninstall it by moving the application into your trash.
  2. Download the desktop application by going to the Microsoft OneDrive download page and clicking Download.
  3. Open the Microsoft OneDrive installer that downloads, and follow the steps to install the application.
  4. Open the OneDrive application, and enter your 9-digit MohawkID@mohawkcollege.ca when prompted for your work, school, or Microsoft account.
  5. Follow the setup prompts to the new OneDrive folder in your directory.
 Mobile Applications

You can download the Microsoft OneDrive mobile applications:

How do I add files to Microsoft OneDrive?

You can add, edit and delete files through both a web browser and OneDrive folder (if you installed the desktop application).

To add or upload files to Microsoft OneDrive:

  • On a web browser, you can click New to create a new file or click Upload to upload an individual file or folder.

  • On a desktop application, you can add files to Microsoft OneDrive by dragging and dropping them into your OneDrive folder.

How do I share files in Microsoft OneDrive?

  1. On a web browser, click on the share button next to the file you want to share. This will open share settings.

  2. In share settings, you can find people using their first name, last name or email address.
  3. Click on the eye icon on the right side and select the type of access you want to provide (edit, review or view).

  4. To get a sharable link, click Copy link or simply click Send.

On a desktop application, right-click on the file you want to share and click Share.

How do I access a shared file on Microsoft OneDrive?

  • Click Open (from the email you received) or the link (that was shared with you), and you will be directed to a new tab in your browser.
  • If prompted, log in to Microsoft OneDrive with your 9-digit MohawkID@mohawkcollege.ca.

On a web browser, locate the Shared folder to see the files that have been shared with you.

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