How to use Microsoft OneDrive

In this step-by-step tutorial video, learn how you can use Microsoft OneDrive to backup files, to access your files anywhere, and to share and collaborate with others. I walk through how to get OneDrive and how to use OneDrive across PC, web, and phone.

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00:00 What is OneDrive and why use it
02:33 Get OneDrive on PC and Mac
03:35 Get OneDrive on iPhone or Android
04:39 How to use OneDrive on PC
06:28 Using OneDrive in Windows File Explorer
07:00 Status icons
08:28 Sharing folders and files
10:05 View files online
10:30 Version history
10:54 Keep file on cloud only or device and cloud
11:36 Access your files from anywhere via the web
12:34 Search with OneDrive
13:02 Create new Word, Excel, & PowerPoint files
13:25 Upload content
14:00 Sorting
14:18 File & folder visualization
14:30 Activity view
14:56 Actions on files & folders on the web
15:40 Personal vault
16:31 Recent view
16:45 Photos view
17:10 Shared files
17:20 Recycle bin
17:48 OneDrive Settings
19:29 Using OneDrive on iPhone & Android
20:20 Scan or take photo on OneDrive app
20:50 Edit PDFs on OneDrive app
22:17 OneDrive plans for more storage

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[jimfournier]

Thank you Kevin! I am 64 years old and work for a big box company as a sales manager working on the tech side of the business. I am self taught and do a lot of Google and YouTube and to keep up with things. You are by far one of my favorites to watch! You have a simple fun way of teaching people how to do things, which I try to do at work for older folks that are having difficulties on their devices.

[jamesjesko]

Thank you Kevin, at 73 years of young, you helped me understand saving files to One Drive. As my computer is aging I realize One Drive is fantastic for storing my files incase my computer starts acting up. We all in time they will. Thanks again! Your the best!!

[alinuernberg]

To be a good teacher one has to be endowed with a generous heart (to want to share the knowledge), a compassionate soul (to feel what help others need) and a reasonable mind (to know how to present information so it is understood). I think you got it all; thanks and good road ahead!

[ahmnaymuddin]

Dear Kevin, I'm 57. I was looking for tutorials on how to use one drive and manage file pictures and came across yours, You are the best one I have ever seen. So clear and makes computer lover like me 100% understand and learn it anyone. Thanks.

[thunderthreads]

I have been using onedrive the ole school way, trial and error, after watching a few of your videos, I have decided I don't need to re-invent the wheel. Keep up the good shares. 🎯 On target content at reasonable range.

[KATCHIAM]

Thanks for the info. I’m almost 60 and got employed 5 years ago. My organisation is using OneDrive and not very tech savvy, this really helps. I’ve subscribed to you channel because I discovered you when I was lost to merge documents 😂😂😂. Ever since, I’m learning so much from you for my work . Thanks

[CarmelaMiles]

I used to prepare my teaching slides and visuals at home then upload them to my Google Drive. When it's time to teach, I would then turn on the computer in the lecture room, log in to my Google Drive there, download my materials and then start teaching.
With OneDrive, all of that's gone. I love it. I am sure there are tons of features I have not explored so I'm going to watch your video to learn more.
Hello from an English teacher based in Thailand!

[RJM]

I just realized that this video is more than a year old, but it is a keeper! I have Microsoft OneDrive, but I don't overtly use it. I checked it out while watching this video and, lo and behold, I have hundreds of files containing photos, videos, and documents on Microsoft OneDrive. Thank you, I'll pay more attention. By the way, keep up the great work!

[tonyhitter]

Hello Kevin! You are definitely my favorite instructor; online or otherwise. I struggle with technical issues, but your videos are easy to follow and I always come away with the answer I was looking for. Many thanks! Tony

[terripeters]

Kevin, you're one of my fav online instructors. I recommend your content to many, many people. You're clear and go in an easy step-by-step flow. But my favourite thing of all if that you have a way of explaining even basic digital literacy concepts that's clear and easy to follow. I never feel dumb when I watch you and I always come away with more information and skills that I thought I would. Keep it up!

[mamconnie]

I listened to many people trying to explain all this to me and I only got more confused than I already was. You laid out much new information very clearly and concisely. Great Job! I appreciate it so much!!!

[johnmilner]

I worked at a Data Centre for 35 yrs as a Hardware Planning Analyst and some customers we had declined ordering a server with a dual power supply. So if the power supply fails or the PDU where it’s powered from fails then the server won’t be available. But if you had 2 power supplies then we would connect 1 power cable that goes to one PDU and the other power cable to a different PDU for redundancy. PDU is the Power Distribution Unit with 2 sides. Just like a breaker box at your home but more sophisticated.

[tonyvalenti]

Another great video!! Hey, tip on what I had done at the office when setting up OneDrive. I redirected all of my default File Explorer Folders to my OneDrive folder on my PC. That easily moved all my files over to the OneDrive folder, but better yet when I went to open or save a document in an app, such as Word, it normally would default to browse the normal Documents folder in Windows. After redirecting, it automatically pointed to the Documents folder within the OneDrive folder and saved the file there. In turn OneDrive then uploaded it to the cloud. Did the same for Music, Videos, Photos, even Downloads, etc. Finally, when I clicked on Documents or the others in File Explorer, the folder opened just as if it would have normally. 😁👍🏻

[johncunningham]

Thank You Kevin . I am 63 yr old . Didn't grow up with Computers, basically they didn't exist yet . The Cloud was mysterious until I watched this . Good Job .
And Good Luck with the Modelling Job . lol .

[mariberggren]

Kevin, your videos are SO, SO helpful for us who need to learn all the amazing features that are becoming available to us. I am a total process geek and am always searching for ways to streamline my processes and save time. I appreciate your channel so much. Thank you!

[irinagapshenko]

Thank you, Kevin. It was the best OneDrive tutorial. Your language and your speech are very clear and you cover everything that is important to know. I subscribed to your channel and looking forward to watch your tutorials.

[GeneralEnglishconceptually]

You are one of the best youtuber who defines things in very simple and easy way

[amandajohnson]

Hi, thank you Kevin. I have just upgraded my computer and had no idea exactly what OneDrive did and how to use it. I agree with Jim below. You teaching is very clear and easy to follow. Thank you.

[paullarouche]

Seems obvious when Kevin explains it but I've never been able to figure out OneDrive by myself. Now it's easy peazy! Thank you Kevin.

[helmutkluckner]

Thank you Kevin. For a non computer person, you have explained it very well . Certainly a good place to revisit again . Fantastic.