Skip to main content

OneDrive for MacOS

OneDrive Sign In – Online

Web Browser
  1. Go to https://onedrive.northwestern.edu
  2. Enter your Net ID and password into the online
    passport page.
  3. Verify your identity with DUO Mobile.
  4. Select Yes, this is my device to stay signed in
  5. OneDrive will open to the home page where you
    will see your files and folders

Download OneDrive – App Store

  1. On your macOS computer, go to the App Store.
  2. Search for OneDrive.
  3. Find the OneDrive icon and click Get.
  4. Click Install App.
  5. Sign-in to your App Store account to begin the
    download. If 2-step verification is enabled, you
    will need the device connected to your apple
    account to receive the verification code.

OneDrive Download – Mac Sign In

  1. Go to your Applications folder and click the
    OneDrive icon.
  2. On the Setup OneDrive screen, enter your
    Northwestern email address and click Sign in.
  3. Click Deny on the pop-up requesting keychain
    password.
  4. Enter your northwestern email and password
    and click Log in.
  5. Verify your identity through DUO Mobile.
Sync OneDrive
  1. On the This Is Your OneDrive Folder screen and
    select Choose OneDrive Folder Location.
  2. Pick the location where you want OneDrive
    installed and click Choose a location.
  3. Click Next to go through OneDrive tutorial
    prompts.
  4. On the Sync Files from Your OneDrive screen,
    uncheck all folders to prevent local syncing.
  5. OneDrive is Ready for You screen will appear.
    Check Open at login for automatic syncing
    and click Open my OneDrive – Northwestern
    folder.
    * To add the folder to Favorites in Finder, drag
    it into Favorites

 

Last Updated: January 31, 2024