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- Hi, my name's agent Schroder.
And today, I'm going to help you back up your files
from your Windows computer to the cloud.
There are several cloud backup options available,
but today, we're going to be using Microsoft OneDrive.
Having a backup of your important documents
and personal photos is critical to have.
In the event of something unexpectedly happening
to your computer,
a backup plan will give you a peace of mind.
Utilizing Microsoft OneDrive
as part of your plan will allow you to follow
the 3-2-1 backup plan that I recommend,
which basically just means you have at least three copies
of the data, store the copies
on at least two different types of storage,
and store at least one copy offsite.
Another benefit of Microsoft OneDrive
is that you can have access to your data
just about anywhere.
You can use a web browser,
or even access it on your smartphone
or tablet using the Microsoft OneDrive mobile app.
All right, here's what you'll need,
a Windows computer, Microsoft OneDrive account,
and a mobile device.
Today, I'm going to be using
a Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio
with Windows 11 and a Google Pixel 6.
Windows 11 comes with OneDrive already installed
and includes the basic plan
with five gigabytes of online storage.
If you need access to more storage space,
you can increase your storage capacity
for an additional cost
with Microsoft's additional plan options,
like Microsoft 365, which actually is pretty cool
because with Microsoft 365,
you also to get some additional features
like Office apps, advanced security, and more,
to go with an added one terabyte of cloud storage space.
All right, let's get started.
The first thing we will want to do is get OneDrive set up.
You may have already done this
during the Windows 11 setup process,
but let's double-check.
First, click on the start button to bring up the start menu.
If you don't see OneDrive
in the pinned area of the start menu,
you can either click on all apps and find it,
or just type OneDrive in the search bar
at the top of the start menu.
Once you find one drive, click on the icon to open it.
Great.
The setup OneDrive screen should appear.
Type your email address that you have associated
with your Microsoft account and click on sign in.
Okay, next, type your password for your account
and click on sign in.
Now, you should know that your OneDrive folder screen
allows you to select where you would like
your OneDrive folder to be located on your computer.
You can click on Next to keep the default location,
or click on Change Location
if you want to choose somewhere else for the folder.
Now this is the best time to change
the default location, if necessary,
so make sure to take some time to decide
what's best for you before moving on.
All right, I'm going to keep the default location
and then click on Next.
The Next screen allows you to select folders
to back up to OneDrive.
You can keep the default options
or remove the ones you do not want.
The default for OneDrive is desktop, documents and pictures.
This means that files supported by OneDrive
saved in these locations will not only save
on your computer, but also be synchronized
with your cloud storage.
Pretty neat.
After you've decided, click on Continue.
The OneDrive app will now walk you through getting to know
how to use OneDrive.
Click on Next to move to the next screen.
Here, you'll see that OneDrive allows you
to share access to folders and files with other people.
This is great to be able to collaborate
with others or show off your latest photo.
Click on Next to move to the next screen.
With OneDrive, you can have your files ready when you are.
Online Only means the files won't take up space
on your computer.
On This Device makes the file available when you open it.
Your computer will download a copy so you can make changes.
Lastly, the Always Available option will keep the file
on your computer and always uploaded to OneDrive.
Lots of information, but way to stick with it.
Okay, go ahead and click on Next to move to the next screen.
Like I mentioned earlier,
Microsoft offers a OneDrive mobile app
for your smartphone or tablet.
This will allow you to access your files
and work on them while on the go.
Click on the Get Mobile App button
if you would like to have a link texted or email to you.
If you wanna get the app another time,
click on the Later button.
Clicking on the Open My OneDrive Folder option
will close the setup window and open an explore window
showing your OneDrive contents.
Your computer is now backing up your information
that are in those folders.
Let's not forget about accessing files
from your mobile device.
Once you get the OneDrive mobile app
installed on your device,
open it and tap on the sign in option.
Now, type in the same email address
that you use to set up OneDrive in your computer
and tap on the right arrow.
Then, type in your password for your Microsoft account
and tap on sign in.
OneDrive may give you some information about new features.
Feel free to tap on See All Features to know more.
I'm going to tap on GOT IT for now.
If you're wondering, OneDrive on your smartphone
or tablet automatically backs up your photos and videos.
This will make these available on your other devices
that have OneDrive.
You can turn this on now or do it later.
Since we're focused on getting your computer backed up,
I'm going to choose the Later option for now.
Now, we should be at the home screen.
If you tap on the files option,
you can see the files and folders
that are set up for backup from your computer.
Now you can access this information,
even when you're away from your computer.
There you have it.
We were able to get Microsoft OneDrive
set up on a Windows 11 computer
and have it start backing up the very important files.
Having that peace of mind
knowing your files are backed up is a great feeling.
To learn about other ways to back up your files,
such as a USB drive, or a NAS,
check out the links below.
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