Logging into OneDrive is required to sync your online OneDrive files onto your laptop. All device downloads will sync to OneDrive once this is signed in per device. If you do not sign into OneDrive, all downloads will be deleted on log off.
Setting up OneDrive for first use
Log into your computer for the first time. If you don’t see the OneDrive icon on the desktop, log off and log back on (you don’t need to reboot the machine)
OneDrive icon Alternatively, find the OneDrive program by pressing the Start button at the bottom left and typing “OneDrive”.
Double click on the OneDrive icon. Wait several seconds, then double click the OneDrive icon for a second time.
If the “Set up OneDrive” window is shown. Enter your TiLA email address and click Sign In
(If File Explorer opens instead of Set up OneDrive, please skip to step 7, syncing SharePoint)
Initial logon screen
Enter your email password on the new Trust in Learning password screen.
Password screen Deselect the checkbox “Allow my organisation to manage my device” and click OK
Deselect checkbox Click “Next” on the Your OneDrive folder, this folder location can’t be edited. If prompted,
Click “Use this folder”
Your OneDrive is set up, click “Open my OneDrive folder” to start.
OneDrive set up
Syncing SharePoint into This PC / File Explorer
Once signed into OneDrive, you can sync your school's SharePoint site into your File Explorer and access the site as if it were a shared network drive.
Navigate to your schools SharePoint site using Chrome or Edge, then click “Documents”
From the Documents page, in the top bar menu, click the “Sync” Button
Sync SharePoint - Click “Open” on the menu that pops up if prompted.
Your SharePoint site will show up in This PC / File Explorer shortly, under “Trust in Learning Academies”
SharePoint in File Explorer