Excellent video. I switched to all Apple two years ago, but already using OneDrive for external storage. I have been struggling with it and it has been a considerable source of angst for me. As with most tech problems, ultimately the answer is incredibly simple. This video cleared up some basic problems I have encountered in using OneDrive on my Mac. Thank you!
Thank you! I have decided to get a MacBook Pro after being strictly a windows user for the past 20 years. Connecting to OneDrive on a Mac was a huge concern and your tutorial helped me understand that it won’t be an issue at all. Thanks for taking the time to make this video!
This is actually more useful than icloud. Specially for people who uses PC, mac, iOS and Android. Thank you. I think im gonna get the ms365 subcription.
I'm confused about the cloud backup at the end. If your mac computer failed, wouldn't you be able to login to onedrive from any other system and retrieve your files?
Yes you can. One drive on a Windows computer, however, will automatically download the information from your OneDrive account back into your folders on your computer. With a McIntosh computer, it won’t automatically download your content from OneDrive.
can you explain how i can disconnect a onedrive folder that i have synced from an external organization, from syncing and from my macbook? (without ofcourse deleting data). Those folders are very full, which makes my own disk full.
@@BurtonMKelso But then it is saying: . Locally available files will remain on this Mac, while only online files will be removed. And I don't want online files to be removed. I only want one major main file out of my MacBook and only want to work online instead of via the drive in Finder.
Hello Burton, thank you for your explanations to my PROBLEM, since I have an account with "SmugMug" I can post my Video there and send the link to friends regardless of being a Windows or Apple user, they can view the Video without a problem. I sent this Video via Air Drop to a friend who uses Apple products and he advised that the speed of the Video was very slow. I guess nobody is perfect anymore and we consumers have to pay. Again Burton thank you for assisting me, with kind regards, Manfred
Hello, thank you for this video! I have a question, if you happen to know, on macbook, I want to move OneDrive from Macintosh HD to an external folder. Microsoft support reads "Ensure the external drive is a non-ejectable type and formatted as APFS". I have it formatted as APFS but do you know how on earth am I going to change the classification of the drive from removable to non-ejectable? Thanks!
The challenges at OneDrive is a Microsoft exclusive program, which means that it’s really designed to work to its fullest capacity on a Windows computer. You’re having the issue that you’re having because you’re working on a Macintosh computer. The only way that you could solve this problem is if you were to access your OneDrive account on a Windows computer, and then copy the files to an external hard drive.
Time Machine would have been good issue here. I've understood that you can't use OneDrive as drive for Time Machine, but you could make a virtual disk on your computer and then backup that to OneDrive. I guess I would go the easy way, using external SSD for Time Machine backup and then have files in OneDrive on top of that. Then your computer would be restorable from SSD and files would be safe and usable in other machines from OneDrive
Hello Burton, I can't able to find the upload button in Onedrive, its generally present at the top bt I can't bye to see it for couple of days. Can you able to help here?
@@BurtonMKelso Its Mac, I have 1 TB of space but the upload button is disabled.Previously I used to upload data but now the 'upload' button is disappeared
Thanks for your video. I found it informative, but I have a clarification question that may be specific to my situation. I have been using an iPhone for years and am now going back to Apple products (my last Apple computer was a IIe) from a work career of Windows/Office. I use Office 365 and will continue to do so on the Mac. I currently use OneDrive as my backup. All files (docs, pics, etc.) are on my Windows laptop and fully sync to OneDrive. I want to have the same situation on the Mac... I am not worried about hard drive space. From what I have seen and read, it looks like when I install OneDrive on the Mac, I tell it what folders I want to sync from OneDrive to the Mac, and if I want them all local, I have to "disable" the "keep them on the cloud only" function. Then, what is on OneDrive will also be on the Mac. My question is this... On a Windows machine, I can tell OneDrive which folders to sync up, whether the "MyDocs" folder or other folders I have created for my file structure. But it appears that is not the case in the Mac environment. Am I able, therefore, to set default save paths to the OneDrive folder in lieu of that or will I have to manually move files over to OneDrive? (I do not plan on using Apples doc/spreadsheet suite except in the rare instance when someone sends me one of those files and I need to "convert" it to a format usable in MSOffice. By the way, I also plan on using Time Machine, backing up to a dedicated Samsung T7 SSD drive, so I have a complete local backup too. A related question to the doc backups... what about system backup? I believe I can restore system wide from Time Machine in the event of a systemic failure, but can I back up the system/programs/configurations (or whatever they're called in MacOS) to my "free" 5Gig iCloud account?
OneDrive for Mac will not have the same functions as it would on a Windows computer. Only the basic function of being able to upload and download files will work.
Really nice information, thank you so much. Very informative. I have one issue that I'm trying to solve. I was able to setup an external drive, however it appears to be syncing both locally and externally. I would like OneDrive to see the ext. drive as the default and STOP the local sync all together. Is that possible? I don't want to fill up my local hard drive. Cheers!
@@BurtonMKelso Thank you very much for responding, and so quickly. I've completed several rounds of logging out (per your note), ResetOneDriveAppCommand, deleted keychain passwords, force quit OneDrive processes, and reformatted the drive. I've been working with OneDrive for a year or more now on an iMac and just setup a new MacBook (Monterey 12.2) with a fresh install. It is creating two instances of the archive; a folder that resides on my local HD/user/myname/OneDrive, as well as an instance on the external drive. They sync in unison as it were, which results in a duplicate of the archive. It seems to be forcing the OnDemand feature as well as the option to maintain storage space via the 'Free Up Space' option. Sorry, that was longwinded. I do apologize. My next step is to elevate the issue with MS. I've run out of ideas. :)
@@wadejennings If you're a Mac user, OneDrive is a Microsoft product and you're not going to get the same Interface like you would a Windows computer or like how iCloud interfaces with Macs. The best you will get from it is that it will show up under finder, but that's about it.
On both a Mac and PC OneDrive will sync your local drive to the cloud storage. I found this our the hard way when I started saving pictures from my Digital camera. Little did I know, OneDrive was syncing my pictures to my hard drive which was only 256MB. When I moved to an M1 Mac with 1TB of disk space, I had the same problem. Why, because simple put there is no way to stop OneDrive from syncing between platforms.
Hello Burton, enjoyed your presentation. Do you have a Tutorial on how to send a Video to a friend from OneDrive once it is already uploaded in this app. I have an iMac ... I followed the guidelines about how to send a Video through "share" entered the eMail of my friend, I get confirmation it was sent, but my friend does NOT receive the Video Link... can you HELP???... thank you, have a happy Fourth.... Manfred
While going through the OneDrive Preferences recently on Monterrey, is that the option for notifications is missing. I've recently started sharing files with others and have not been notified of changes being edited. Has anyone else had this issue or have the settings moved to a different location?
Not surprised. Remember one drive is a Microsoft product and you will continue to experience Libert teachers. Apple wants you to use iCloud, not one drive.
I am not a savvy computer person. I have an iPhone11, an iPad Pro, and a 24” iMac. I have Microsoft Office365 on the phone and iPad. I don’t really like it and find it cumbersome to work with. On the iMac I have a single license Microsoft Home and Student suite. I do want to be able to transfer files across all my devices. Will I be able to do that if I open a onedrive with one of the devices that has Microsoft365 ?
It’s cumbersome to work with, because it’s designed to work with Windows computers. On the computer that has home and student, you can log in with your 365 credentials and access your OneDrive account
Hi Burton! I just got a Mac coming from a PC just I'm looking for all the hints and tips I can get and so I came across your video. I"m not sure if I set it up correctly, but how can I get my folders/files on my Mac to automatically save to onedrive without dragging and dropping the folders/files manually? On my PC, the folders/files would automatically upload/save to my onedrive account without dragging and dropping.
You can’t. OneDrive is designed for Windows based computers. If you have a windows computer you can get seamless saving to one drive in the cloud, but on the Mac, you physically have to drag and drop the files to one drive.
@@BurtonMKelso i have two OneDrive accounts, one personal and one through my university which gives me the office365 access. So your hint of using the OneDrive account associated with office was great! I was able to divide and free up space. The free 1TB with my school access is a life saver! Thanks for the reply!
@@BurtonMKelso thanks for that information. I was considering getting a Mac but my default file save on my windows machine, is onedrive. This is a deal breaker. Thanks for your reply, will not make mistake of getting a Mac!!!!
Can anyone explain why OneDrive now does not allow full downloads to local hard drive on macs? The only option is files on demand from the cloud, which is annoying when I have crappy or no internet. I've been using OneDrive for years but I recently bought a new M1 MacBook Pro and OneDrive no longer offers a full download of all your files.
@@SCinc94 Understand OneDrive is designed ONLY to be cloud storage for devices allowing you to access your files anywhere in the world. It has the ability to upload files automatically on the cloud, but if you focus on the file storage aspect you will be good.
Hi Burton, i've changed the name of my one drive folder and now i'm not seeing the little icons next to the files anymore (seen at 6:14). this issue remains after i've changed the folder's name back to the default. how do i fix this, please?
You can’t. OneDrive at its core is designed for Windows computers. On a Mac, your only option is to visit the web site or use the icon in the upper right
@@BurtonMKelso NOT true. I’ve been using OD for the last 4 years on my Mac with no issues. I recently reinstalled it and it’s stuck in my applications and won’t allow me to save to it as a document folder.
@@ScottRGarcia123 it’s been my experience that it works best from the upper right icon. It may have worked in Finder for you at one time, but Microsoft OneDrive like many programs are constantly updating and evolving. One small update can change the compatibilities and and features at anytime.
@@BurtonMKelso I uninstalled it then reinstalled it and placed it in My Docs where it now appears in the finder. It was originally installed in Yy Applications where you don’t have access to it for saving docs. All is good now.
@@ScottRGarcia123 keep in mind that it may disappear again and uninstalling and reinstalling won’t help. Again, OneDrive is designed to work with Windows
@@MorningDeepShorts if you want to integrate like it it does on a Windows computer, you do need to download the OneDrive app onto your Mac. If you go to the Microsoft website, yes you can access your OneDrive information but it’s a little bit more cumbersome. It’s best to go ahead and download the actual OneDrive app.
@@BurtonMKelso I have it in the computer the actual one drive app, but the only place I can log in to the app is throwing Microsoft word where your log into the Microsoft word account. I didn’t find a separate log in for one drive. Happy new year 🍾
Hello Burton, I followed your advise and tried sending the Video via "OneDrive" and this is what happened. As I stated I have an iMac desktop version 12.4 ( Monterey ).. Since I have three different eMail accounts I sent the Video to, all three of them, separately, these are the messages I received from OneDrive" as I clicked on the sent button. ... the link can't be sent because at least one recipient isn't valid, or Administrative policies don't allow sharing with people outside your organization. Now , I made another test with sending just a document, ... two eMail addresses did NOT go through and one did. This is the story,, Yes I renew my subscription every year for 365.... no hurry to answer, take your time... thank you for your assistance, best regards, Manfred
On a Mac, you will not get the same functions as you would a Windows computer. OneDrive is a Microsoft Product with designed integration in the Windows 10/11 operating system. Also, in the time that video was made almost a year ago, I am sure there are changes in Monterey that will allow less function of OneDrive in MacOS. The main thing you should expect from OneDrive on a Mac is the fact you can see and access your OneDrive files on your Mac.
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Excellent video. I switched to all Apple two years ago, but already using OneDrive for external storage. I have been struggling with it and it has been a considerable source of angst for me. As with most tech problems, ultimately the answer is incredibly simple. This video cleared up some basic problems I have encountered in using OneDrive on my Mac. Thank you!
You’re welcome
Thank you! I have decided to get a MacBook Pro after being strictly a windows user for the past 20 years. Connecting to OneDrive on a Mac was a huge concern and your tutorial helped me understand that it won’t be an issue at all. Thanks for taking the time to make this video!
You’re welcome!
This is actually more useful than icloud. Specially for people who uses PC, mac, iOS and Android. Thank you. I think im gonna get the ms365 subcription.
I'm confused about the cloud backup at the end. If your mac computer failed, wouldn't you be able to login to onedrive from any other system and retrieve your files?
Yes you can. One drive on a Windows computer, however, will automatically download the information from your OneDrive account back into your folders on your computer. With a McIntosh computer, it won’t automatically download your content from OneDrive.
Thank you so much for the tutorial! Not a tech person and prefer Apple over Windows so I appreciate the tutorial and clear and easy to follow it is.
I appreciate you
can you explain how i can disconnect a onedrive folder that i have synced from an external organization, from syncing and from my macbook? (without ofcourse deleting data). Those folders are very full, which makes my own disk full.
When you sign out of your OneDrive account, it automatically disconnects from OneDrive.
@@BurtonMKelso But then it is saying: . Locally available files will remain on this Mac, while only online files will be removed. And I don't want online files to be removed. I only want one major main file out of my MacBook and only want to work online instead of via the drive in Finder.
Perfect video, thank you!
Thank YOU!
Great video, great explanations. Thks!
Thanks for the tips! Greatly appriciated.
Hello Burton, thank you for your explanations to my PROBLEM, since I have an account with "SmugMug" I can post my Video there and send the link to friends regardless of being a Windows or Apple user, they can view the Video without a problem. I sent this Video via Air Drop to a friend who uses Apple products and he advised that the speed of the Video was very slow. I guess nobody is perfect anymore and we consumers have to pay. Again Burton thank you for assisting me, with kind regards, Manfred
Hello, thank you for this video! I have a question, if you happen to know, on macbook, I want to move OneDrive from Macintosh HD to an external folder. Microsoft support reads "Ensure the external drive is a non-ejectable type and formatted as APFS". I have it formatted as APFS but do you know how on earth am I going to change the classification of the drive from removable to non-ejectable? Thanks!
The challenges at OneDrive is a Microsoft exclusive program, which means that it’s really designed to work to its fullest capacity on a Windows computer. You’re having the issue that you’re having because you’re working on a Macintosh computer. The only way that you could solve this problem is if you were to access your OneDrive account on a Windows computer, and then copy the files to an external hard drive.
@@BurtonMKelso I see... thank you very much for your answer!
Thank you for this great video!!!!
Great thanks from Ireland
Time Machine would have been good issue here. I've understood that you can't use OneDrive as drive for Time Machine, but you could make a virtual disk on your computer and then backup that to OneDrive. I guess I would go the easy way, using external SSD for Time Machine backup and then have files in OneDrive on top of that. Then your computer would be restorable from SSD and files would be safe and usable in other machines from OneDrive
That’s correct.
Hello Burton, I can't able to find the upload button in Onedrive, its generally present at the top bt I can't bye to see it for couple of days. Can you able to help here?
Are you talking about the desktop application on Windows? on Mac? or the website?
@@BurtonMKelso Its Mac, I have 1 TB of space but the upload button is disabled.Previously I used to upload data but now the 'upload' button is disappeared
Excellent video
Thanks for your video. I found it informative, but I have a clarification question that may be specific to my situation. I have been using an iPhone for years and am now going back to Apple products (my last Apple computer was a IIe) from a work career of Windows/Office. I use Office 365 and will continue to do so on the Mac. I currently use OneDrive as my backup. All files (docs, pics, etc.) are on my Windows laptop and fully sync to OneDrive. I want to have the same situation on the Mac... I am not worried about hard drive space. From what I have seen and read, it looks like when I install OneDrive on the Mac, I tell it what folders I want to sync from OneDrive to the Mac, and if I want them all local, I have to "disable" the "keep them on the cloud only" function. Then, what is on OneDrive will also be on the Mac.
My question is this... On a Windows machine, I can tell OneDrive which folders to sync up, whether the "MyDocs" folder or other folders I have created for my file structure. But it appears that is not the case in the Mac environment. Am I able, therefore, to set default save paths to the OneDrive folder in lieu of that or will I have to manually move files over to OneDrive? (I do not plan on using Apples doc/spreadsheet suite except in the rare instance when someone sends me one of those files and I need to "convert" it to a format usable in MSOffice.
By the way, I also plan on using Time Machine, backing up to a dedicated Samsung T7 SSD drive, so I have a complete local backup too.
A related question to the doc backups... what about system backup? I believe I can restore system wide from Time Machine in the event of a systemic failure, but can I back up the system/programs/configurations (or whatever they're called in MacOS) to my "free" 5Gig iCloud account?
OneDrive for Mac will not have the same functions as it would on a Windows computer. Only the basic function of being able to upload and download files will work.
Really nice information, thank you so much. Very informative. I have one issue that I'm trying to solve. I was able to setup an external drive, however it appears to be syncing both locally and externally. I would like OneDrive to see the ext. drive as the default and STOP the local sync all together. Is that possible? I don't want to fill up my local hard drive. Cheers!
You would have to log out of your account, sign back in. Then tell OneDrive that you want OneDrive stored on your external hard drive.
@@BurtonMKelso Thank you very much for responding, and so quickly. I've completed several rounds of logging out (per your note), ResetOneDriveAppCommand, deleted keychain passwords, force quit OneDrive processes, and reformatted the drive.
I've been working with OneDrive for a year or more now on an iMac and just setup a new MacBook (Monterey 12.2) with a fresh install. It is creating two instances of the archive; a folder that resides on my local HD/user/myname/OneDrive, as well as an instance on the external drive.
They sync in unison as it were, which results in a duplicate of the archive. It seems to be forcing the OnDemand feature as well as the option to maintain storage space via the 'Free Up Space' option.
Sorry, that was longwinded. I do apologize. My next step is to elevate the issue with MS. I've run out of ideas. :)
@@wadejennings If you're a Mac user, OneDrive is a Microsoft product and you're not going to get the same Interface like you would a Windows computer or like how iCloud interfaces with Macs. The best you will get from it is that it will show up under finder, but that's about it.
On both a Mac and PC OneDrive will sync your local drive to the cloud storage. I found this our the hard way when I started saving pictures from my Digital camera. Little did I know, OneDrive was syncing my pictures to my hard drive which was only 256MB. When I moved to an M1 Mac with 1TB of disk space, I had the same problem. Why, because simple put there is no way to stop OneDrive from syncing between platforms.
Hello Burton, enjoyed your presentation. Do you have a Tutorial on how to send a Video to a friend from OneDrive once it is already uploaded in this app. I have an iMac ... I followed the guidelines about how to send a Video through "share" entered the eMail of my friend, I get confirmation it was sent, but my friend does NOT receive the Video Link... can you HELP???... thank you, have a happy Fourth.... Manfred
Have you tried to email it to yourself to see if you can receive it?
@@BurtonMKelso ... I'll try it tomorrow and let you know, thanks for the advise, very much appreciated...
During installation of OneDrive, where is the optimum location for the OneDrive folder?
The c:\ drive or which ever drive has the most storage
While going through the OneDrive Preferences recently on Monterrey, is that the option for notifications is missing. I've recently started sharing files with others and have not been notified of changes being edited. Has anyone else had this issue or have the settings moved to a different location?
Not surprised. Remember one drive is a Microsoft product and you will continue to experience Libert teachers. Apple wants you to use iCloud, not one drive.
I am not a savvy computer person. I have an iPhone11, an iPad Pro, and a 24” iMac. I have Microsoft Office365 on the phone and iPad. I don’t really like it and find it cumbersome to work with. On the iMac I have a single license Microsoft Home and Student suite. I do want to be able to transfer files across all my devices. Will I be able to do that if I open a onedrive with one of the devices that has Microsoft365 ?
It’s cumbersome to work with, because it’s designed to work with Windows computers. On the computer that has home and student, you can log in with your 365 credentials and access your OneDrive account
@@BurtonMKelso Thank you so much. That makes a lot of sense. I was never successful at working with windows.
How would I link sync my Desktop and Documents Folder in OneDrive in Mac like in Windows?
You can’t on a Mac
Hi Burton! I just got a Mac coming from a PC just I'm looking for all the hints and tips I can get and so I came across your video. I"m not sure if I set it up correctly, but how can I get my folders/files on my Mac to automatically save to onedrive without dragging and dropping the folders/files manually? On my PC, the folders/files would automatically upload/save to my onedrive account without dragging and dropping.
You can’t. OneDrive is designed for Windows based computers. If you have a windows computer you can get seamless saving to one drive in the cloud, but on the Mac, you physically have to drag and drop the files to one drive.
@@BurtonMKelso i have two OneDrive accounts, one personal and one through my university which gives me the office365 access. So your hint of using the OneDrive account associated with office was great! I was able to divide and free up space. The free 1TB with my school access is a life saver! Thanks for the reply!
@@BurtonMKelso thanks for that information. I was considering getting a Mac but my default file save on my windows machine, is onedrive. This is a deal breaker. Thanks for your reply, will not make mistake of getting a Mac!!!!
Can anyone explain why OneDrive now does not allow full downloads to local hard drive on macs? The only option is files on demand from the cloud, which is annoying when I have crappy or no internet. I've been using OneDrive for years but I recently bought a new M1 MacBook Pro and OneDrive no longer offers a full download of all your files.
Because OneDrive is Microsoft product designed for Windows. Also changes in the latest MacOS may have caused this
@@BurtonMKelso Any advice for those who use both platforms?
@@SCinc94 Understand OneDrive is designed ONLY to be cloud storage for devices allowing you to access your files anywhere in the world. It has the ability to upload files automatically on the cloud, but if you focus on the file storage aspect you will be good.
Hi Burton, i've changed the name of my one drive folder and now i'm not seeing the little icons next to the files anymore (seen at 6:14). this issue remains after i've changed the folder's name back to the default. how do i fix this, please?
You need to sign out of OneDrive to disconnect your account and log back in
How do you move OneDrive to your finder? Mine is stuck in Applications and won't allow me to save from my Mac to my OneDrive.
You can’t. OneDrive at its core is designed for Windows computers. On a Mac, your only option is to visit the web site or use the icon in the upper right
@@BurtonMKelso NOT true. I’ve been using OD for the last 4 years on my Mac with no issues. I recently reinstalled it and it’s stuck in my applications and won’t allow me to save to it as a document folder.
@@ScottRGarcia123 it’s been my experience that it works best from the upper right icon. It may have worked in Finder for you at one time, but Microsoft OneDrive like many programs are constantly updating and evolving. One small update can change the compatibilities and and features at anytime.
@@BurtonMKelso I uninstalled it then reinstalled it and placed it in My Docs where it now appears in the finder. It was originally installed in Yy Applications where you don’t have access to it for saving docs. All is good now.
@@ScottRGarcia123 keep in mind that it may disappear again and uninstalling and reinstalling won’t help. Again, OneDrive is designed to work with Windows
I just want to know how to log in on mac to onedrive. where is the log in space how do i open the log in ?
Download the OneDrive app to your iMac or MacBook. Then you will have access to it.
@@BurtonMKelso no luck. i found a way. you log in on microsoft word and it logs you to one drive automatically ;)
@@MorningDeepShorts if you want to integrate like it it does on a Windows computer, you do need to download the OneDrive app onto your Mac. If you go to the Microsoft website, yes you can access your OneDrive information but it’s a little bit more cumbersome. It’s best to go ahead and download the actual OneDrive app.
@@BurtonMKelso I have it in the computer the actual one drive app, but the only place I can log in to the app is throwing Microsoft word where your log into the Microsoft word account. I didn’t find a separate log in for one drive. Happy new year 🍾
Hello Burton, I followed your advise and tried sending the Video via "OneDrive" and this is what happened. As I stated I have an iMac desktop version 12.4 ( Monterey ).. Since I have three different eMail accounts I sent the Video to, all three of them, separately, these are the messages I received from OneDrive" as I clicked on the sent button. ... the link can't be sent because at least one recipient isn't valid, or Administrative policies don't allow sharing with people outside your organization. Now , I made another test with sending just a document, ... two eMail addresses did NOT go through and one did. This is the story,, Yes I renew my subscription every year for 365.... no hurry to answer, take your time... thank you for your assistance, best regards, Manfred
On a Mac, you will not get the same functions as you would a Windows computer. OneDrive is a Microsoft Product with designed integration in the Windows 10/11 operating system. Also, in the time that video was made almost a year ago, I am sure there are changes in Monterey that will allow less function of OneDrive in MacOS. The main thing you should expect from OneDrive on a Mac is the fact you can see and access your OneDrive files on your Mac.
Financially and practically Onedrive is way better on a mac compared to iCloud.