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Add OneDrive to Computer

This guide provides a step-by-step process for adding OneDrive files to your local computer, ensuring seamless access to your documents.

Introduction​

OneDrive is Microsoft's cloud storage service that allows you to synchronize files between your local computer and the cloud. This guide will help you set up OneDrive for your OVI-GC account, ensuring you can access important company files directly from your file explorer.

Initial Setup Procedure​

  1. Locate the OneDrive icon in the system tray

    Find the OneDrive icon (blue cloud) in your system tray on the bottom right of your screen.

    Finding the OneDrive Icon

    Right-click on the small blue cloud icon in the bottom right corner of the screen (system tray). If not visible, click the 'up' arrow to display all open apps in the system tray.

    OneDrive icon in system tray

  2. Open OneDrive settings

    Right-click the OneDrive icon and access the settings menu.

    Open OneDrive settings

  3. Access account settings

    Navigate to the account settings section in the OneDrive menu.

    Access account settings

  4. Add an account

    Click on the option to add a new account to OneDrive.

    Add an account

  5. Sign in

    Proceed to sign in with your company account.

    Sign in

  6. Enter your OVI company email

    Type in your OVI company email address in the provided field.

    Enter company email

  7. Proceed with sign-in

    Continue with the sign-in process by clicking the Next button.

    Proceed with sign-in

Authentication Process​

  1. Login prompt

    The system will show a login prompt for authentication.

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    You will be prompted to login using your company single sign-on identity connected to the secure login app on your mobile device.

    Login prompt

  2. Open secure Sign-in app on your mobile device

    Access the authentication app on your mobile device to approve the sign-in request.

    Open secure Sign-in app

  3. Approve sign-in request

    Approve the authentication request on your mobile device to complete the sign-in process.

    Approve sign-in request

Adding Additional Folders​

  1. Access folder settings

    After successful authentication, configure which folders to synchronize.

    Adding More Folders

    To add additional folders, go to "Settings" and select "Choose Folders".

    Access folder settings

  2. Select folders to synchronize

    Choose which specific folders you want to synchronize with your local system.

    Synchronization Time

    Selected folders will synchronize with your local system. Initial synchronization may take 5 minutes to an hour due to Microsoft OneDrive limitations.

    Select folders to synchronize

Checklist​

  • Locate OneDrive icon in system tray
  • Open OneDrive settings
  • Access account settings
  • Add a new account
  • Sign in with company email
  • Complete authentication via mobile device
  • Select folders to synchronize

Conclusion​

By following these steps, you've successfully set up OneDrive synchronization for your OVI-GC account on your local computer. You can now access and manage your OneDrive files directly from your file explorer.

Setup Complete

Your OneDrive is now configured and will start synchronizing your selected folders. You'll be able to access all company files that have been shared with you through your local file system.