📌 Important: During the OneDrive setup process, you'll see a screen asking if you want to stay signed in across all apps. You must select “No, this app only” to avoid issues. Choosing the wrong option can cause your files to stop syncing after your session ends.
🔧 Steps to Sign in to OneDrive Correctly
Open OneDrive
Launch OneDrive from the Start Menu
Enter Your School Email
Type in your school email address and click Sign in.
Enter Your Password
Use your school login password and click Sign in.
Choose "No, this app only"
You’ll now see a screen that says:
Stay signed in to all your apps?
Choose:
✅ No, this app only
🚫 Do NOT select Yes, all apps
▶ Continue Setup
Once signed in, you'll go through a few OneDrive setup screens. Follow these steps:
Your OneDrive folder
Click Next (no need to change the default location).
Get to know OneDrive
Click Next.
Share files and folders
Click Next.
All your files, ready and on demand
Click Next.
Get the mobile app
Click Later.
Your OneDrive is ready for you
Click Open my OneDrive folder.
Done! You're all set.
❗ Why “No, this app only” Matters
CloudApps uses temporary (ephemeral) virtual machines. If you choose “Yes, all apps,” the system tries to register the VM with your school, which isn’t supported. This causes OneDrive to stop syncing the next time you log in.
If you accidentally chose “Yes, all apps,” your teacher or admin may need to reset your profile so you can start over.
For more details, you can check Microsoft’s official documentation here:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/add-your-work-or-school-account-to-a-windows-device-a6505ceb-1a20-4b15-889c-250175481506
🔁 How to Unlink and Re-add Your OneDrive Account After a Password Reset
After resetting your Microsoft password, follow the steps below to ensure OneDrive syncs correctly with your new credentials.
🪟 1. Open the OneDrive Settings from the System Tray
Click the OneDrive cloud icon in your system tray (bottom right corner of your screen).
Click the gear icon ⚙️ > select Settings.
🔗 2. Unlink Your Account
In the Settings window, go to the Account tab.
Click the "Unlink this PC" button.
Confirm when prompted.
🔐 3. Sign In with Your New Password
After unlinking, you’ll be prompted to sign back into OneDrive next time you launch application.
Enter your Microsoft account email address.
Use your new password when prompted.