EWS Labs, Access OneDrive

Overview

This page describes how to access OneDrive from the EWS Windows labs or a browser.

Access OneDrive from the EWS Windows labs

  1. After logging into the EWS workstation, open OneDrive

    1. Click on the Start Menu, then search for and open 'OneDrive'; or double-click the blue cloud icon in the bottom-right of the taskbar.
      1. Open OneDrive

    2. Input your email address and select 'Sign in'
      1. OneDrive email address

  2. A Duo prompt will appear - complete the Duo push and select 'No, other people use this device'
    1. Duo push

  3. The OneDrive folder can be accessed through File Explorer, opening OneDrive from the start menu, or clicking the OneDrive icon in the bottom-right and selecting 'Open folder'

    1. File Explorer:
      1. OneDrive File Explorer

    2. OneDrive icon:
      1. OneDrive icon

Access OneDrive from the browser

  1. Go to https://office.com in your browser of choice.
  2. Using the "Sign in" button at the top right of the page, sign in with your email address - e.g. NetID@illinois.edu
  3. Select 'Apps' on the left and select OneDrive

Note: Microsoft Edge is configured with Single-Sign On (SSO), so it will automatically log in with your Illinois account on EWS computers.

Access personal OneDrive account

  1. Go to https://office.com in your browser of choice.
  2. Using the "Sign in" button at the top right of the page, sign in with your email address - e.g. myemailaccount@gmail.com
  3. Select 'Apps' on the left and select OneDrive

Note: Microsoft Edge is configured with Single-Sign On (SSO), so it will automatically log in with your Illinois account on EWS computers. If you are on an EWS computer trying to access your personal OneDrive files, we recommend using a browser other than Microsoft Edge.


Short URL for this page: https://go.illinois.edu/ews-access-onedrive