Overview
Follow these steps to log in to OneDrive, a cloud-based system for storing and organizing your work documents. You can access OneDrive via your web browser or through your local computer file system. Most students, faculty, and staff will have access to OneDrive for UC San Diego.
Critical Concepts
- You need your Active Directory (AD) username and password. If you don't remember your AD username or password, you can either reset it at password.ucsd.edu or contact your department's systems administrator.
- If you would like to access OneDrive on your local file system, you will need to sync OneDrive files to your device first.
- Requires: Microsoft 365 business or enterprise subscription that includes OneDrive for Business. This license is usually attached to your UCSD account (depending on your affiliation and department).
- If you are unable to access onedrive.ucsd.edu, contact your local IT support group or the ITS Service Desk.
Steps to Take
OneDrive via Web Browser
1. Go to the sign-in page: onedrive.ucsd.edu
Note: If you check the box next to Keep me signed in, OneDrive will remember your email address and you won't have to enter it again.
2. Enter your UCSD Email address (including @ucsd.edu)
3. After you enter your email and click "next", you will be redirected to a UCSD sign-in screen:
4. Log out: To prevent unauthorized access to your account, remember to select “Sign out” from the OneDrive navigation menu by clicking on your profile icon and close your browser after each session.
OneDrive via Local File System
You can access your OneDrive files via your local file directory if you have already gone through the file sync process:
PC
If you have a PC running Windows 10/11, the OneDrive for Business client is already installed. Follow these instructions to set up the file sync (you only need to do this once).
Mac
If you have a Mac running macOS 11.0 or newer, download the OneDrive client for Mac in the Apple App Store. Follow these instructions to set up the file sync.
Mobile sync apps
If you still have questions or need additional assistance, please contact the ITS Service Desk. You can call us at (858) 246-4357, email us at support@ucsd.edu, or submit a ticket at support.ucsd.edu.