How to use the OneDrive Web Based Site to Download Documents

Description: This technical article shows how to use the Microsoft OneDrive's web-based site to download documents.

NOTE: OneDrive was formerly known as SkyDrive. The name and logos have been changed, however the process remains the same.

  1. Head to https://onedrive.live.com and choose Sign in.
    OneDrive Sign In Page
  2. Depending upon how your account was initially set up, you may see one or both of the following Sign in screens. Sign in to your account. If you have not yet created an account, that can be done here before you proceed.
    OneDrive Sign In Screen
    Microsoft Account Sign In Screen
  3. Click on the documents box.
    Files on OneDrive Site, Documents Folder
  4. Hover your mouse over the file that you want to download and click the check box.
    Documents Folder, Checkbox in Upper Right
  5. Once selected click the Download button.
    Options Display after Selected
  6. Click Open to open the file without saving it to your computer or click Save to save it to your computer.
    Open or Save the File Downloaded

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