How To - Access Microsoft OneDrive

Microsoft OneDrive is a file hosting service and synchronization service operated by Microsoft as part of its suite of Office Online services.  This allows users to store files and personal data like Windows settings or BitLocker recovery keys in the cloud and access these files across multiple devices (Android, Windows Phone, and iOS mobile devices, Windows and macOS computers).  Users can upload Microsoft Office documents directly to OneDrive.  Lambton College users can save up to 5 TB of data to their OneDrive.

Helpful video: https://support.microsoft.com/office/b30da4eb-ddd2-44b6-943b-e6fbfc6b8dde

There are 3 ways to access:

Method 1: OneDrive App on Computer

You can access this through file explorer using the OneDrive desktop app similar to f:drive folder.

1. Click the Start menu icon, search for OneDrive and click to open the application.
   

2. Enter your college username on the setup screen as shown below and click Sign in.
   

3. Now enter your college password and click Sign in.
   

4. On the OneDrive folder screen, click Next to continue.
   

5. Click Next for Get to know your OneDrive screen.

6. Click Next for Share files and folders screen.

7. Again click Next on All your files, ready and on-demand screen.

8. For now choose Later for mobile app setup.
   

9. Click Open my OneDrive - Lambton College folder to access recently migrated f:drive data
   
   
   

10. You can now access this easily through File explorer  (Your F: drive files will be found in a directory called "LambtonHome").

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Method 2: M365 on myLambton

1. Login on to myLambton website with your college username (c0123456@lambtoncollege.ca) and password. Click M365 tab.
   
   

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2. New tab for M365 suite should be opened giving you access to OneDrive application.
   

3. Now click on LambtonHome folder to access your F: drive data.

Method 3: OneDrive App on Phone

1. Download the OneDrive app from the App Store or Play Store.

2. Open the App and login using your college username (c0123456@lambtoncollege.ca - for employees or c0123456@mylambton.ca - for students) and password.

3. You should now have access to all of your OneDrive files.