This document explains how to set up Microsoft OneDrive on a personal or other Windows 10 computer not in the Fordham Active Directory domain (ds.fordham.ed)


Confirm that you have the correct version of OneDrive

  • Open Windows Explorer

  • On the left panel, you should see “OneDrive”

  • If it is not there, or you see “OneDrive for Business” you will need to install a new version

  • Download from here and install


Set up OneDrive

  • Open Windows Explorer

  • Right-click on OneDrive on the left panel, then settings

  • Click on the Account Tab, then Add an Account

  • Enter your Fordham email address

  • If prompted, select “Work or School account”

  • Log in with your Fordham credentials

  • Click next through a few screens

  •  follow wizard, etc

  • Your files will be available in explorer under OneDrive - Fordham University


Note that your files will have a cloud icon next to them. Those files live in Onedrive. They will copy down to your local computer as needed and the icon will change to a green checkmark.


See here for Microsoft’s page on OneDrive for Windows