How to add OneDrive as a service
Applies ToMicrosoft 365 for Mac Microsoft 365 for Windows OneDrive (home or personal) OneDrive for Mac OneDrive for Windows

When working in a Microsoft Office desktop app such as Word, Excel, or PowerPoint, you can create and save your files to your own OneDrive, your OneDrive for work or school, SharePoint, or (if you have their permission & credentials) somebody else's OneDrive.

To open and save files to Microsoft OneDrive from Excel, PowerPoint, or Word, you need to add OneDrive as a connected service.

  1. Open your Microsoft 365 app.

  2. Go to File then Account.

  3. Select Add a service then Storage.

  4. Choose OneDrive.

  5. Complete the sign-in steps for the account you are trying to add.

  1. Open a Microsoft Office app, such as Word.

  2. Select Home.

  3. Select Connected Services .

  4. Choose OneDrive.

  5. Complete the sign-in steps for the account you are trying to add.

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