While files upload to OneDrive, **leave the browser page open**. Closing the browser page or shutting down the computer will interrupt the download process. If a folder is of a significant size, its contents may need to be uploaded in smaller chunks.
Repeat the upload steps until the **Desktop**, **Documents**, **Downloads**, and **Pictures** folders are uploaded into OneDrive. Mac requires pictures to be [**exported from the photos app**](http://kb.sudburycatholicschools.ca/books/macbook-user-guide/page/export-from-the-photos-app).
[](https://richerkb.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2026-05/AzYCdv5Yt3dPs6zI-image.png) When complete, all uploaded files will be present and accessible through OneDrive, both on the web, and through a synchronized application. # Setup OneDrive 1. Launch **Finder** from the dock. Select **Applications** from the left menu pane, then select **OneDrive** from the *applications* list. [](https://richerkb.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2026-05/7XfWCKPxufwRfJ5o-image.png) 2. After a few moments, the *Set Up OneDrive* window will open. For the email address, utilize a **Microsoft Account**. Select **Sign In**. [](https://richerkb.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2026-05/gppPRMAeoAbsWsHJ-onedrive-login.png) 3. If an *Office 365* redirection occurs, entering the same account information again will be required. [](https://richerkb.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2026-05/zpjq08kBRRotTS7m-onedrive-login-2.png) 4. On the *Your OneDrive Folder* window, select **Next**. [](https://richerkb.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2026-05/37VyIEASvBN1ZNOm-onedrive-login-3.png) 5. On the *Finish Setting Up* window, select **Next**. [](https://richerkb.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2026-05/joos3P6QsTRSY56d-image.png) 6. A dialogue will open for sync permission. Select **OK**. [](https://richerkb.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2026-05/euFuDIIa4ehI0GD7-image.png) 7. From the next **5 windows**, select **Next, Next, Next, Later,** and **Open OneDrive Folder**. [](https://richerkb.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2026-05/SD9TEmL19JOLD66w-image.png) 8. From the right of the *Menu Bar*, select the **OneDrive Icon**. From the menu that appears, select the **Settings Gear**. From *Settings*, select Preferences. [](https://richerkb.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2026-05/1DqQ7Lk9T708m7pS-onedrive-login-4.png) 9. From *Preferences*, select the **Backup** tab, then select **Manage Backup**. [](https://richerkb.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2026-05/ErgiQoLcbapIYFRl-image.png) 10. The *OneDrive Needs Permission to Back Up* window may open. Select **System Preferences**This is a vital step to ensure full data backup of all files within the *OneDrive*, *Desktop*, and *Documents* folders. Not all MacBooks may have these folders configured for backup due to procedure changes over time. As such, verifying these settings is required to ensure files and folders are retained.
[](https://richerkb.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2026-05/gyo2MmTAu5MKj8nO-image.png) 11. From the *System Preferences* menu, select the **Slider** to the right of *OneDrive*. [](https://richerkb.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2026-05/1f8uAt6GU4OS6HTb-image.png) 12. The MacBook will prompt for your login password. Enter it, and select **Modify Settings**. [](https://richerkb.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2026-05/RhIWotflwY8gW6ad-image.png) 13. A dialogue will open, notifying that the change will not occur until *OneDrive* has restarted. Select **Quit & Reopen**. [](https://richerkb.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2026-05/TamibS8m3M4XkCKq-image.png) 14. Repeat steps **\#8** and **\#9**, to arrive at the *Manage Folder Backup* window. Select both the **Desktop** and **Documents** folders, and select **Start Backup**. [](https://richerkb.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2026-05/e1DAy5Bnfp8ui0WH-image.png) 15. OneDrive will begin backing up present files, and populating folders with existing files. Select **View Sync Progress** to observe its completion. [](https://richerkb.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2026-05/pIgajfkI3c87P57E-image.png) 16. When complete, the *OneDrive* menu will read **Your files are synced** [](https://richerkb.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2026-05/5UXafPfMsWg4chgU-onedrive-login-5.png) # Google Chrome # Sync a Google Chrome profile Ensure *Google Chrome* is open. Select the **Profile** icon from the top left, then select **Turn on sync...**An account may already be associated with a *Chrome* profile. If so, take note of the account used, and ensure it is actively synching with Google's services.
[](https://richerkb.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2026-05/pDCoqU89jnSfdMY5-image.png) At the *Sign in to Chrome* prompt, enter a **Google Account**, and select **Next**.[](https://richerkb.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2026-05/8niDIwUiipNKCOCp-image.png) After successful login, the *Enterprise Management* dialogue will appear. **Check the box** for *Add existing browsing data to managed profile*, then select **Continue**. [](https://richerkb.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2026-05/hxJSW99wMQ0vMAez-google-1.png) From the *Turn on sync* dialogue, select **Yes, I'm in** from the bottom right. [](https://richerkb.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2026-05/kIcb1denHdtscTmK-image.png) When complete, verify success by selecting the **Profile** button from the top right of *Chrome* once again, and ensure that **Sync in on** is displayed. [](https://richerkb.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2026-05/njQOk2xktHXbT0nB-google-2.png)