How do I get OneDrive for my account

Question

can I get OneDrive for my account on my work computers?

Answer 1

Yes, OneDrive can be used on work computers if the organization supports it and the correct account is used.

Key points:

1. Types of OneDrive accounts
   • OneDrive for home is personal storage tied to a Microsoft account (used for services like Outlook.com or Xbox).
   • OneDrive for work or school is storage managed by the organization and tied to a work or school account.
   • These are separate; they cannot be “connected,” but files can be copied between them.
2. Using OneDrive on a work computer
   • If the organization has Microsoft 365 or SharePoint, a OneDrive for work or school account is usually included.
   • Sign in with the work or school account on the work computer to use OneDrive for work or school.
   • It is also possible (if allowed by the organization) to add a personal OneDrive account on the same device, so both a personal and a work/school account can be used.
3. How to get to OneDrive for work or school
   • In a browser:
     1. Sign in to Microsoft 365 or the SharePoint site with the work or school account.
     2. Select the app launcher at the top of the page, then select OneDrive.
   • To sync files to the work computer:
     1. Ensure the OneDrive sync app is installed (included with Office 2016/2019/Microsoft 365, or install the free download).
     2. Start OneDrive, enter the work or school email address, and sign in.
     3. Follow the setup prompts to choose which OneDrive folders to sync to the PC.
4. Using both personal and work accounts
   • On supported devices, one personal account and one OneDrive for work or school account can be signed in at the same time.
   • To add an additional account in the OneDrive app, use the account/add-account options and sign in with the appropriate credentials.

If sign-in fails on a work computer, the IT department may need to confirm that the organization has a qualifying Microsoft 365/SharePoint plan and that OneDrive access is allowed on that device.

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References:

• What is OneDrive for work or school?
• Use OneDrive on Windows 10 devices (Xbox, HoloLens, Surface Hub, or tablets)
• Sync files with OneDrive in Windows
• Manage files and folders in OneDrive

Answer 2

Hi @Dennis McQuen, 

Thank you for raising this question and for taking the time to confirm what you need. 

Based on what you shared, you would like to get OneDrive available for your work account and use it on your work computers. 

In a work environment, OneDrive access is tied to how your organization enables cloud storage for your account. When OneDrive has not been provisioned for the account, you may not see OneDrive in the Microsoft 365 app launcher, and the OneDrive sync app may not complete sign in. In addition, device and security policies can restrict OneDrive sign in or syncing on managed computers until the account is fully activated for OneDrive. 

1/ Confirm OneDrive is active for your work account using the web 

• Sign in to https://www.microsoft365.com/ with your work account.  
• Open the app launcher and select OneDrive.  
• If OneDrive opens, select Upload and add a small test file to confirm storage is available for your account.  
• Reference: Setup OneDrive for Microsoft 365 for business - Microsoft Support 

2/ Set up OneDrive sync on your work computer for File Explorer access 

• On your work computer, open Start, search for OneDrive, and open the OneDrive app.  
• When prompted, sign in with your work account and complete the setup prompts.  
• During setup, review the Files On Demand screen so files can appear in File Explorer while saving disk space until you open them.  
• After setup, confirm your OneDrive folder appears in File Explorer and that syncing begins automatically.  
• Reference: Sync your computer's files and folders with OneDrive - Microsoft Support 

3/ Add OneDrive to Office apps as a connected storage service 

• Open Word, Excel, or PowerPoint on the work computer.  
• Select File, then Account.  
• Select Add a service, then Storage, then choose OneDrive and complete sign in with the same work account.  
• Use Save As to confirm OneDrive is available as a save location for new and existing documents. 
• Reference: How to add OneDrive as a service - Microsoft Support 

4/ Contact IT administrator:   

Since your account is managed by your organization, please contact your IT administrator to review your permissions and policies. If the issue persists after these checks, ask your IT administrator to submit a support request directly to Microsoft Support team.        

They can raise a support ticket by visiting: Get support - Microsoft 365 admin | Microsoft Learn  

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