How to set up Microsoft One Drive Automated Backup

To automatically back up your important files and folders using Microsoft One Drive so they can be protected an available on other devices if your computer should be lost or damaged, please follow the instructions below for Windows and Mac.

Windows

  1. Open OneDrive settings (select the OneDrive cloud icon in your notification area, and then select the OneDrive Help and Settings icon - the icon looks like a gear-  then Settings.)

  2. Go to the Sync and back up tab.

  3. Select Manage Back up.

  4. You can select to autmatically back up any or all of your "Desktop", "My Documents" and "My Pictures" folders.

  5. Click "Start Backup" to save your options and start synching.

Mac

  1. Click the OneDrive cloud icon up in your Menu bar, click the three dots  to open the menu, and select Preferences.

  2. Go to the Backup tab.

  3. Select Manage Back up.

  4. You can select to autmatically back up any or all of your "Desktop", "Documents" and "Pictures" folders.

  5. Click "Start Backup" to save your options and start synching.

 

More information and a video demonstration on Microsoft's web site.

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