By setting up a dedicated OneDrive user account for Glide, IT departments can create a firewall within Microsoft services. This approach allows only specified data to be accessible to Glide apps, which helps maintain strict data security standards and prevents unauthorized access. For organizations worried about broad data access, this method provides a secure solution for integrating Glide with Microsoft OneDrive.
You can have multiple work or school accounts, but only one personal OneDrive account.
Follow these steps to create a dedicated OneDrive account for Glide integration.
On Mac Book
Download and Install OneDrive
If you haven't already, download and install the OneDrive app from the OneDrive website.
Set Up Your First OneDrive Account (if you don’t have one already)
Open OneDrive from your Applications folder.
Sign in with your Microsoft account (personal or work/school account).
Follow the prompts to complete the setup process, including choosing the location for your OneDrive folder.
Add a Second OneDrive Account
Click the OneDrive icon in the menu bar at the top of your screen.
Click on the Settings (gear icon) and select Preferences.
In the Preferences window, go to the Account tab.
Click Add an Account. This will open a new OneDrive setup window.
Sign in with your second Microsoft account (work/school account).
Follow the prompts to set up the second OneDrive account.
On Windows
Download and Install OneDrive
If you haven't already, ensure that OneDrive is installed on your computer. Most Windows 10 and 11 devices come with OneDrive pre-installed. If it's not installed, download it from the OneDrive website.
Set Up Your First OneDrive Account (if you don’t have one already)
Open OneDrive by searching for it in the Start menu and clicking on the OneDrive app.
Sign in with your Microsoft account (personal or work/school account).
Follow the prompts to complete the setup process, including choosing the location for your OneDrive folder.
Add a Second OneDrive Account
Click the OneDrive icon (a cloud icon) in the notification area at the bottom-right corner of your screen.
Click on Help & Settings (gear icon) and select Settings.
In the OneDrive settings window, go to the Account tab.
Click Add an Account. This will open a new OneDrive setup window.
Sign in with your second Microsoft account (work/school account).
Follow the prompts to set up the second OneDrive account.
Tips
Be mindful of the sync limits and storage quotas for each account.
Keep track of which files are stored in which account to avoid confusion.