OneNote Sign in issues

Folz, Sam 26 Reputation points
2021-03-16T03:02:06.853+00:00

Out of nowhere, I am having issues syncing notebooks on OneNote for Windows 10. I see all of my work on OneNote in the browser, but I keep getting an error telling me to sign in. The error reads as: "To sync this notebook, sign in to OneNote." "Page last synced at 10:55 PM | E0000024 de2nn 40001 | 71dbc15b-e062-402e-a534-35c3384fbefe 202103160255". I can see all of the pen markings but none of the files I print into sections.

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  1. Brandon Nathan Litchfield 86 Reputation points
    2021-03-16T03:39:34.93+00:00

    With Windows 10 and the version you shared, you have access to the Universal version of OneNote. However, sometimes your cache or other files can become corrupted and prevent you from signing in to OneNote.

    Have you tried to reset OneNote. This is relatively simple, and you can do it by following these steps:

    Note: Make sure all of your notebooks are available via mobile / online before the reset.

    1. Press Windows Key + I to open the Settings app. When the Settings app opens, navigate to Apps section.
    2. Select OneNote from the list and click on Advanced options.
    3. Now click the Reset button. Click the Reset button in the confirmation dialog to reset OneNote.

    Now you should be able to start OneNote without any problems. After doing that, sign in and then go to 'More Notebook' section and you should be able to access your older notebooks and you synced.

    If this doesn't help, do you have both accounts 'work/school and personal' configured in Windows 10 settings?

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  1. Brandon Nathan Litchfield 86 Reputation points
    2021-03-17T01:11:40.513+00:00

    I hope you are enjoying your evening. That is dynamite news!!! I was more than happy to help you and I'm really happy to hear that you are back in action and everything is working correctly. !

    I've been working towards building my Microsoft profile so if you get a chance, if you could accept one of my answers it will built my reputation score up on my profile. Either way, we fixed the issue and that's what matters most! Cheers

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  2. Brandon Nathan Litchfield 86 Reputation points
    2021-03-16T03:13:48.443+00:00

    There were some issues earlier with azure AD accounts that have now been mitigated so your issue may have resolved itself.

    For the sync issue, I suggest you open it on OneNote online to check the result.

    If you can open it on OneNote online, I suggest you reopen it to check the result:

    1. Backup the editing content which is not synced to prevent data losing.
    2. Right click the notebook to close it.
    3. Open the notebook on OneNote online, then select Open in OneNote.

    Besides, here is an article about troubleshooting sync OneNote, you can refer to it:

    Fix issues when you can't sync OneNote
    https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/office/fix-issues-when-you-can-t-sync-onenote-299495ef-66d1-448f-90c1-b785a6968d45?ver=15&ui=en-us&rs=en-gb&ad=gb#Platform=Mac

    If the issue still exists, could you please provide the following information for further analysis?

    1. The version of Office. (Click OneNote>select About OneNote)
    2. When did the issue occur? Which operation have you taken before the issue occurred, such as updating Office?
    3. Check if all notebooks meet the issue, you can open a new notebook to check the result.
    4. Are you using a business/school or personal account?
    5. Where did you store the notebook, Personal OneDrive or OneDrive for Business?
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  3. Folz, Sam 26 Reputation points
    2021-03-16T03:26:34.52+00:00

    I can still open the notebooks online. I am able to make changes on my iOS OneNote app and see the changes reflected online, but the error still remains in the application on my laptop even after uninstalling and reinstalling OneNote, signing out and signing back in, and closing and reopening notebooks.

    1. Version 16001.13801.20202.0
    2. 3/15/2021 around 05:00 EST
    3. All notebooks meet the issue.
    4. business/school account
    5. personal drive

  4. Folz, Sam 26 Reputation points
    2021-03-16T03:53:21.797+00:00

    The problem persists after resetting the OneNote app. All relevant accounts are linked and signed into on the onenote app.

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