Syncing OneDrive Files to Your Device

Overview

Faculty and Staff are encouraged to utilize the OneDrive Sync App available on all CCBC administrative devices.  The OneDrive Sync App will allow users to access their OneDrive files similar to how they access their local device files.  This article provides information on how to sync OneDrive files, where to access them on the device, and how to manage the sync settings.

Audience

Faculty and Staff

Procedure

Microsoft maintains the most up-to-date information on how to setup, access, and manage OneDrive sync.  Please visit the Sync Files with OneDrive page for detailed instructions.

Want to save disk space while using OneDrive on Windows? Visit Save Disk Space with OneDrive Files On-Demand for Windows for Microsoft documentation for step-by-step instructions.

After setting up OneDrive on your device, you can choose which folders or documents stay stored locally.

• To make sure a folder or file is always available offline, right‑click it and select “Always keep on this device.” This downloads the content and keeps it updated on your device.
• To remove the local copy and store it only in the cloud, right‑click the folder or file and select “Free up space.” This keeps it in OneDrive but stops it from taking up storage on your device.

Resyncing your OneDrive 

There may be times when your OneDrive is not syncing properly. As a first step in troubleshooting, follow the instructions below to help resolve common synchronization issues.

1. Select the OneDrive icon in the system tray (the area near the clock, network, and speaker icons in the lower-right corner of the screen).
2. Select the Settings (gear) icon, then choose Settings.
3. In the left pane, select Account.
4. Select Unlink this PC.
5. When prompted, select Unlink account to confirm.
6. OneDrive may close and its icon may disappear from the taskbar.
7. Open the Start menu and search for OneDrive.
8. Launch OneDrive and sign in using your CCBC email address.
9. When prompted, verify the default OneDrive folder location.
   1. If you use a different folder location, select Change location and choose the appropriate folder.
10. Select Next through the setup screens until you reach the Set up mobile app screen.
11. Select Not now.
12. Once setup is complete, OneDrive will begin syncing your files again.