Windows

  1. Access OneDrive settings by clicking the OneDrive cloud icon in your notification area, then select the OneDrive Help and Settings icon, which resembles a gear, and choose Settings.
  2. Navigate to the Sync and back up tab.
  3. Click on Manage Back up.
  4. Choose to automatically back up any or all of your "Desktop," "My Documents," and "My Pictures" folders.
  5. Press "Start Backup" to confirm your selections and begin synchronization.

Mac

  1. In your Menu bar, click the OneDrive cloud icon, then click the three dots to open the menu and choose Preferences.
  2. Go to the Backup tab.
  3. Click on Manage Back up.
  4. Choose to automatically back up any or all of your "Desktop," "Documents," and "Pictures" folders.
  5. Press "Start Backup" to confirm your selections and begin synchronization.