OneDrive

Setting up OneDrive

If you are using Windows 10 or 11, OneDrive will already be installed on your computer if it's been set up by Science Computing. If you cannot find the OneDrive app, you can download the OneDrive installer. Open the downloaded OneDriveSetup.exe file and follow the prompts to complete the installation.

If you are using a Mac, then OneDrive can be downloaded from the Mac App Store.

Signing into OneDrive

Windows 

1. Click the OneDrive icon (blue cloud) in the bottom-right toolbar.

2. Enter your WatIAMuserid@uwaterloo.ca email and click "Sign in" in the "Setup OneDrive" window.

3. Enter your WatIAM password.

4. Complete the 2FA prompt.

5. Click "Next" through the setup prompts.

6. When prompted to back up your folders (Desktop, Documents, Pictures), select them and click "Continue."

7. Optionally, choose "Get the mobile app" or "Later" to skip.

8. Click "Open my OneDrive folder."

9. You're now signed in and can access your files.

MacOS

1. Open OneDrive from Applications or search for it using Spotlight (Cmd + Space then type OneDrive).

2. Click "Sign in."

3. Enter your WatIAMuserid@uwaterloo.ca email and click "Sign in" in the "Setup OneDrive" window.

4. Enter your WatIAM password.

5. Complete the 2FA prompt.

6. Click "Next" through the setup prompts.

7. When prompted to back up your folders (Desktop, Documents, Pictures), select them and click "Continue."

8. Optionally, choose "Get the mobile app" or "Later" to skip.

9. Click "Open OneDrive Folder."

10. OneDrive is now running and your files are ready to use — look for the blue cloud icon in the menu bar (top-right). 

Web App

1. Go to the OneDrive Login Page. 

2. Enter yourWatIAMuserid@uwaterloo.ca email and click "Next".

3. Enter your WatIAM password and click "Sign in".

4. Complete the 2FA prompt.

5. After signing in, you’ll be directed to your OneDrive homepage, where you can view, upload, download, and manage your files.

‎