Configure OneDrive Auto Sign-in using Microsoft Intune

This document outlines the steps to configure automatic sign-in for OneDrive using Microsoft Intune. This will streamline the user experience by eliminating the need for manual sign-in when a user accesses OneDrive for the first time on a new device.

Prerequisites:

• Microsoft Intune Subscription
• OneDrive Sync Client installed on target devices (usually included with Office 365 ProPlus)
• Azure AD Connect (for hybrid environments)
• Devices enrolled in Microsoft Intune

Step 1: Create a Configuration Profile in Intune

1. Sign in to the Microsoft Intune admin center.
2. Navigate to Devices > Configuration profiles.
3. Click Create profile.
4. In the Create a profile blade, select the following:
   • Platform: Windows 10 and later.Profile type: Settings catalog
5. Click Next.

Step 2: Configure the Administrative Template Settings

1. On the Basics page, provide a Name for the profile (e.g., “OneDrive Auto Sign-in Policy”) and an optional Description.
2. Click Next.
3. On the Configuration settings page, search for “OneDrive” in the search bar.
4. Locate and select the setting Silently configure user accounts for the OneDrive sync client.
5. Set the policy to Enabled.
6. Click OK and then Next.
   

Step 3: Assign the Configuration Profile

1. On the Assignments page, choose the user groups or device groups to which you want to deploy this policy. For testing, it’s recommended to assign it to a small group of pilot users or devices.
2. Click Next.

Step 4: Review and Create

1. On the Review + create page, verify all the settings.
2. Click Create to finalize the policy.

Verification:

Once the policy is deployed and synchronized to the target devices, users in the assigned groups should be automatically signed into the OneDrive sync client upon their next login or when OneDrive starts. You can verify this by checking the OneDrive settings on a client machine; the user account should already be listed and signed in.