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Moving files from I: Drive to OneDrive on PC

These steps will assist users with relocating files and folders saved in the UNF I: Drive storage to Microsoft OneDrive.

 

Windows

 

Process Overview

  1. Sign in to OneDrive on your computer
  2. Open OneDrive folder on your computer
  3. Access I: Drive from your computer
  4. Move files from I: Drive to OneDrive

 

Sign in to OneDrive if you are not already signed in

Note: These steps should be performed on your UNF-assigned computer. If you are already signed in to OneDrive, move on to the 'Open OneDrive Folder On Your Computer' section below.

  1. Open the Start Menu and search for "OneDrive" and then open it.
  2. A OneDrive Setup page will be displayed. Enter your UNF email address (work account) in the email address field.
  3. The Setup Page will open the UNF Sign-In Page.
  4. Enter your n# and password in the fields and click Login
  5. You may be prompted to accept a Duo Multifactor login on your second factor device (mobile device or token). Accept the Duo login on your second factor device to continue.
  6. You will be asked to select a OneDrive Folder. Accept the default or select a specific folder that you'd like to use with OneDrive. If you select a location that already has files in it you will be prompted about how to handle the files (keep, replace, etc). The default location is the recommended option.
  7. You may also be asked about All your files ready on Demand. This is an informational screen that shows the status of files on your device with regard to OneDrive. Click Next to continue.
  8. The sign-in and setup process will be completed. Move on to the next section.

 

Open OneDrive Folder on Your Computer and Create a new Directory for your I Drive Contents

  1. After signing-in - Your OneDrive folder can be accessed by locating the OneDrive icon in the task tray (near the clock) on your system. Click the OneDrive Icon to open the OneDrive Menu.
  2. Click 'Open Folder' to access the folder that your system has configured for OneDrive.
  3. Once opened it may appear like the example below. This is a folder directory that functions like other folder locations on your device. You can create new folders and your own organization structure. The structure you configure in this folder will be replicated in OneDrive in the cloud.
  4. Right-Click in the OneDrive window open in File Explorer and Select 'New Folder'. Name the new folder something like 'IDrive' or a name of your choosing. This is where you will place your IDrive contents.
  5. Open the new folder you just created.
  6. After opening your system's OneDrive Folder - leave the File Explorer window open. Continue on to the next section.

Access I: Drive from Your Computer

  1. Open a new File Explorer Window. This can be done by clicking the File Explorer Icon on the menu bar or pressing the Windows Key + E on your keyboard. Another method is to open the start menu and search for Explorer and opening the app.
  2. The New File Explorer Window will default to the quick access location on your system. Scroll down the left-hand side and select 'This PC'
  3. With 'This PC' being displayed. Scroll down to the section titled 'Network locations'.
  4. You may see a number of drives listed - select the one that is assigned the letter 'I:'. Click to open.
  5. Your I: Drive will be open in File Explorer showing its contents. Leave this File Explorer Window Open and continue on to the next section.

 

Move Files from I: Drive to OneDrive

  1. Arrange the I: Drive and OneDrive File Explorer Windows on your screen so that both are visible.
  2. Select the files and folders in your I: Drive that you'd like to move to OneDrive and drag them into the OneDrive file explorer Window that is open to the new directory that you created in the steps above.
  3. The drag/drop process will show a tooltip that reads 'Copy to…' this indicates that the files selected in step 1 of this section will be copied to the new directory.
  4. Release the drag/drop to begin the copy process. The files will be copied to the OneDrive directory.
  5. The time to copy will depend on a few factors including the size and number of files/folders being moved as well as network speed and throughput. Once the file copy is completed the files are in your OneDrive directory.
  6. OneDrive will begin the sync process making a copy of the files that you placed in the OneDrive folder on your system in the cloud. You can check the status of your OneDrive sync by accessing the OneDrive menu on your system.

Mac

Process Overview

  1. Sign in to OneDrive on your computer
  2. Open OneDrive folder on your computer and copy files to OneDrive

Sign in to OneDrive if you are not already signed in

Note: These steps should be performed on your UNF-assigned computer. If you are already signed in to OneDrive, move on to the 'Open OneDrive Folder On Your Computer' section below.

  1. Open the Applications Directory on your system and find the OneDrive application.
  2. Double Click OneDrive to Open. Setup OneDrive will open. Enter your UNF email using your N-number@unf.edu, like n9999999@unf.edu. Do not use your friendly alias. Select Sign In to continue.
  3. Select Work or School on the next screen.
  4. The UNF Login Page will be displayed. Enter your N# and Password and click Login
  5. You may be prompted to accept a Duo Multifactor login on your second factor device (mobile device or token). Accept the Duo login on your second factor device to continue.
  6. After signing in you will see a screen titled Your OneDrive Folder. This is the folder that OneDrive will use to hold files on your Mac that are synchronized with OneDrive in the cloud. The default option is the recommended option. Select Next to continue.
  7. After choosing your OneDrive folder location you will see a screen detailing Files On-Demand. Files On-Demand is a way to have quick access to your OneDrive files without using up lots of storage space on your Mac. Click Next to Continue.
  8. Your OneDrive Folder is now ready. Click the button labeled "Open My OneDrive…folder" to continue.
  9. Your Mac's OneDrive folder will be displayed. It will be blank to start
  10. Create a new folder in your OneDrive folder named something like "IDrive" or "Personal folder".
  11. Leave your OneDrive folder open and continue to the next section to move files from your N# folder to your OneDrive folder.

Access your N# folder from your Mac and Copy to OneDrive on your Mac

These steps require that you are connected to the UNF campus network. This can be done through establishing a VPN connection when working remotely or being connected to the On-Campus wired or wireless networks when working on campus.

  1. After connecting to the UNF network (VPN, Campus Wired or Wireless). Open the Go Menu from your Mac's Menu Bar and select Connect to Server.
  2. A 'Connect to Server' window will open. Enter the following server address:
    • smb://oak.unfcsd.unf.edu
    • Click Connect to connect to the server
  3. You will be asked for a name and password to connect to the server. Enter your UNF N# and password. Click Connect to continue.
  4. After connecting you may see a list of shared resources from this server. Locate and highlight the 'Users' share and click Ok to access this server share.
  5. The Users share will be connected (mounted) from your Mac. A shortcut to this will be added to your Mac's desktop and can be also be found in the left-hand menu of the Finder under 'Locations'.
  6. Open the Users share using the desktop or finder shortcuts. You should see a single folder with your N# as its name listed. This is your N# folder located on UNF's OAK server.
  7. Open your N# folder to view your files and folders stored on UNF's legacy storage.
  8. The files in your N# folder can now be moved/copied to your OneDrive folder.
  9. Arrange the finder windows for your N# folder and your System's OneDrive folder so that both are visible:
  10. Select and then Drag/Drop the folders and files from your N# folder into your OneDrive Folder. The files from your N# folder will be moved into your OneDrive Folder.

Wait while the file transfer between your N# folder and OneDrive folder is complete. The transfer time may vary based on the number and size of files/folders being moved. If you are moving a large volume of files it is recommended that you break these into batches for transfer to avoid potential delays or disconnections.