OneDrive for Business

✅OneDrive for Business: Installation & Sync Verification

Platform Coverage: Windows 11 & macOS

This guide ensures OneDrive for Business is installed and actively syncing the Desktop, Documents, and Pictures folders.

🔹 Windows 11 (PC)

1. Confirm Installation

• Click Start, search for OneDrive.

• Look for OneDrive (Work or School).

• If missing, download from Microsoft’s site.

2. Sign In

• Launch OneDrive and sign in with your Microsoft 365 work account.

• A cloud icon will appear in the system tray (bottom right).

3. Enable Folder Backup

• Click the cloud icon → Settings → Backup tab.

• Select Manage Backup.

• Ensure Desktop, Documents, and Pictures are selected.

• Click Start Backup.

4. Verify Sync Status

• Synced files show a green checkmark or cloud icon.

• Right-click a file → View online to confirm backup.

🔹 macOS

1. Confirm Installation

• Open Finder → Applications → Look for OneDrive.

• If missing, download from Microsoft’s site.

2. Sign In

• Launch OneDrive and sign in with your Microsoft 365 work account.

• A cloud icon appears in the menu bar (top right).

3. Set Up Folder Sync

• Choose your OneDrive – [Organization Name] folder during setup.

• Manually move files from Desktop, Documents, and Pictures into this folder.

• If IT has configured folder redirection, verify it’s active.

4. Verify Sync Status

• Look for sync icons in Finder (green check or cloud).

• Click the cloud icon → Help & Settings → Preferences → Confirm sync is active.

✅ Final Checklist

• Files accessible via onedrive.live.com

• Sync icons visible, no errors reported

• Contact IT if folders aren’t syncing or OneDrive shows warnings