Windows computer owners typically have a personal OneDrive existing on their machine already. You can add another OneDrive account that connects your NWTC OneDrive. Watch our video instructions.
- Find the OneDrive Cloud icon on your taskbar, bottom right on your computer.
- To access use a single right click on the icon.
- Then use a single left click on the “Settings”.
- In the OneDrive Settings box, make sure "Account" is highlighted on the left, then select "
- The “Setup OneDrive” dialog box pops up.
- Don't use your normal NWTC mymail email address. Use your student number followed by @nwtc.edu as shown below.
- You may be asked to verify your identity through multi-factor authentication. (Watch our short Student Portal Login and Secure video).
- Next, enter your NWTC password.
- Follow the prompts to complete the setup.
- Open File Explorer folder on the taskbar to view the contents of your computer. You will now see the NWTC OneDrive available.
Multi-Factor Authentication
Periodically, you will be asked to verify your identity a second way. If that happens, click Next.
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If you already set up your security method, you may get a security code sent to your phone or receive a notification from the Microsoft Authenticator app after you click Next.
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If you have not secured your NWTC account yet, choose how you want to be notified and click Set up to start the process. Learn more about multi-factor authentication. If you do not have the technology needed, contact the NWTC Student Help Desk at 920-498-6900 for support.
HINT: At times, when you have almost completed the process, the dialog box will look like the process failed. Keep going to finish the process, it is typically successful.
