OneDrive on Spokane Colleges Computers

Overview

This guide walks you through the essential steps to get started with OneDrive, including signing in, organizing your files, and sharing content.

Screenshots - Windows 11 version.

Step 1: Open OneDrive

Click on the Start menu (Windows icon) and type "OneDrive" in the search bar.
Select OneDrive from the search results.

OneDrive search results

Step 2: Sign In to OneDrive

Enter your work or school email address.
Click Sign in.

OneDrive sign in screen

NOTE: If you need help signing into your college account, please get in touch with the IT Support Center at 509-533-4357 option 2.

Step 3: Set Up Your OneDrive Folder

Choose the location where you want to save your OneDrive files on your computer.
Click Next.

OneDrive folder save location

Step 4: Backup Folders on this PC

Click next, as this is not available at CCS.
Then click next on all remaining prompts.

Folders to select for backup

Step 5: Access Your Files

Open File Explorer.
Click on OneDrive in the left-hand menu to access your synced files.

OneDrive in File Explore window

Step 6: Upload Files to OneDrive

Drag and drop files into your OneDrive folder in File Explorer.
Wait for the files to sync (you’ll see a green checkmark when they’re synced.

OneDrive in File Explore window

Step 7: Share Files from OneDrive

Right-click on a file in your OneDrive folder.
Select Share.
Enter the email address of the person you want to share with, and provide the permissions needed, such as Edit permissions, View only permissions, etc.
Click Send.

Share file window

Enter email to share window

NOTE: If you need to share content with an external organization, please get in touch with the IT Support Center at 509-533-4357 option 2. Ensure that you include the business need for sharing and request that sharing be enabled for the organization's domain. Example: @dol.gov