OneDrive - Data Source

Click on OneDrive to add OneDrive as a data source:

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Use one or more OneDrive documents as a data source. This section covers how to link your OneDrive account.

Connection

Click Authenticate with OneDrive to start.

onedrive connect

Enter your Microsoft account email address and click Next.

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Tip

Microsoft will ask you to unlock your session using one of the following methods:

  • fingerprint, facial recognition, PIN, or security key (varies by device)
  • a push notification via the Microsoft app
  • password

To use a different method, click Other ways to connect.

microsoft connection types

Microsoft Authenticator

For professional accounts, Microsoft may require the Authenticator app to improve login security. Follow the instructions in the Microsoft Authenticator App. The screenshots below show the flow from the QAnswer side.

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Info
Microsoft asks whether to stay connected. Clicking Yes saves your Microsoft login for this browser. This setting is independent of the QAnswer AI Assistant connector.
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Your OneDrive Files

The contents of your OneDrive folder are now visible in the QAnswer interface.

onedrive linked

Select the documents to add to the OneDrive connector.

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The selected documents are now available to the AI Assistant.

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Access

Note
To access the creation page, check the Create an AI Assistant section!