OneDrive, offered by Microsoft, functions as a cloud storage solution. It enables file storage and retrieval from any location, provided there’s internet connectivity. Nonetheless, Mac users might observe that OneDrive doesn’t instantly appear in the Finder’s sidebar. This guide will demonstrate the steps to integrate OneDrive into the Finder sidebar, facilitating effortless file access.
Step 1: Open Finder
To begin, open the Finder on your Mac computer. You can do this by clicking on the Finder icon in the Dock or by pressing Command + Space and typing “Finder” in the search bar.
Step 2: Go to Preferences
Once you have opened the Finder, click on the Finder menu at the top of the screen and select “Preferences”. This will take you to the Finder preferences window.
Step 3: Select Sidebar
In the Finder preferences window, select the “Sidebar” tab. This is where you can customize which items are displayed in the Finder sidebar.
Step 4: Add OneDrive to the Sidebar
Scroll down the list of items until you see “OneDrive”. Check the box next to it to add OneDrive to the Finder sidebar. You can also adjust the order in which the items are displayed by dragging and dropping them in the list.
Step 5: Save Changes
Once you have added OneDrive to the Finder sidebar, click on the “Save” button at the bottom of the window to save your changes. You may need to restart the Finder for the changes to take effect.
Conclusion
By following these simple steps, you can easily add OneDrive to the Finder sidebar on your Mac computer. This will make it easier to access and manage your files in OneDrive without having to open a separate app or browser window.
