Frequently Asked Question

1. Open OneDrive and sign in with your Microsoft 365 or Microsoft account. [Sync your...h OneDrive], [Set up One...rosoft 365]

2. Select the OneDrive cloud icon in the taskbar, then choose Help & Settings > Settings. [Getting yo...d recovery], [Back up yo...h OneDrive]

3. Open the Sync and back up (or Backup) tab and select Manage backup. [OneDrive r...mendations], [Back up yo...h OneDrive]

4. Select the folders you want to protect:

   • Desktop
   • Documents
   • Pictures
   • (Optional) Music and Videos [OneDrive r...mendations], [Back up an...ows Backup]

5. Select Start backup. OneDrive will begin uploading your files to the cloud. [OneDrive r...mendations], [Getting yo...d recovery]

6. Wait for the sync to finish. Your files are now backed up and can be accessed from any device where you sign in to OneDrive. [Back up yo...h OneDrive], [Move files...g OneDrive]

Tip: Any files stored outside of Desktop, Documents, or Pictures should be moved into your OneDrive folder so they are backed up as well. [Getting yo...d recovery]

Result: If your computer is lost, replaced, or reimaged, your OneDrive files can be restored simply by signing in to OneDrive on the new computer. [Move files...g OneDrive], [Back up an...ows Backup]