Add Additional Accounts to the OneDrive App

Environment

Microsoft OneDrive

Issue

How can I add additional accounts to the Microsoft OneDrive app?

Resolution

Microsoft OneDrive Desktop App (Windows/MacOS)

1. Click on the Microsoft OneDrive "cloud" icon in the notification area of your computer.
   1. Windows: Located within the taskbar in the lower-right corner of the screen near the date & time. You may need to click the "^" icon to view hidden icons if you do not see the Microsoft OneDrive "cloud" icon. 
   2. Mac: Located within the menu bar in the top-right side of the screen near the date & time. 
2. Click the "gear/cog" icon in the top-right corner of the Microsoft OneDrive app panel that appears. 
3. Select "Settings" from the menu.
4. Select the "Account" tab in the Microsoft OneDrive settings window.
5. Click the "Add an account" button.
6. Enter the email address for the Microsoft OneDrive account you wish to add and click the "Sign in" button.
7. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the sign in process. 

Microsoft OneDrive Mobile App (Android, iOS)

1. Open the Microsoft OneDrive app.
2. Tap on the "Me" icon.  (i.e., silhouette icon)
   1. Android: Located in bottom-right corner of the screen 
   2. iOS (iPhone/iPad): Located in top-left corner of screen.
3. Select "Settings"
4. Select "Add Account"
5. Enter the email address for the Microsoft OneDrive account you wish to add and tap on the next button (i.e., right-pointing arrow)
6. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the sign in process. 

Additional Information

This information is also available on the Microsoft website at https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/how-to-add-an-account-in-onedrive-31b59063-5a94-4847-b846-c13b9e7635e2.

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