# Use OneDrive & Zapier to manage digital signage content


> Check out this tutorial to learn how to use OneDrive and Zapier to manage

Screenly recently launched its exciting [Zapier integration](/blog/2025/01/19/screenly-zapier-digital-signage-integration/), and this feature has enabled a ton of exciting digital signage workflows. One workflow, in particular, uses [OneDrive](https://onedrive.com/) and [Zapier](https://zapier.com/) to manage content on digital signs through an easy drag-and-drop process. OneDrive is popular among many teams, especially Microsoft power users.

In the post below, we show how teams can set up a workflow where all they have to do is drop new content into a OneDrive folder, and that content starts showing on their screens in minutes. Learn the step-by-step process and implement this workflow in your team!

## Step 1: Prepare your Screenly account

The first step is to get your Screenly account ready for action. First, [log in](https://login.screenlyapp.com/login) or sign up for a [-day free trial](https://login.screenlyapp.com/sign-up). Next, launch your first digital screen with [Screenly Anywhere](/blog/2025/01/27/screenly-anywhere-launch/). Click the *Screens* tab on the left-side menu, and then click *+ New Screen* on the new page that loads. Select *Screenly Anywhere* and visit [anywhere.screenly.io](https://anywhere.screenly.io) on a new browser tab. Next, enter the pairing *PIN code*, name your screen, and click *Add*.

![Setting up a new screen inside Screenly.](/assets/images/community/onedrive-01.webp)

The next step is to get a playlist set up. Click the *Playlist* tab on the left-side screen. Then, click the *+ New Playlist* button on the top right. In the new page that loads, name your playlist *Test Playlist* or whatever you like. Then, in the *Plays On* input field, select the recently made *Test Screen*. Save this screen to the *Plays On* list, and then click *Save* again on the bottom right of the screen.

![Setting up a playlist inside the Screenly account.](/assets/images/community/onedrive-02.webp)

## Step 2: Get your OneDrive account ready

Within your OneDrive account, set up a folder where you will add digital signage content. Simply click the *+ Create or upload* button on the top right corner of the page then click *Folder*. We used the name *Zapier* for this tutorial.

## Step 3: Set up your Zapier Trigger

Next, [log in](https://zapier.com/app/login) to your Zapier account or [create a new one](https://zapier.com/sign-up). Once you are on the main Zapier dashboard, click the *+ Create* orange button on the top left. Select *Zaps* from the drop-down menu.

Then, in the Zap building area, click the *Trigger* icon. Select the *OneDrive* app. In the *Trigger event* input field, select *New File*. Next, in the *Account* field, authenticate your OneDrive account. Click the purple *Continue* button.

![The OneDrive set up stage in Zapier](/assets/images/community/onedrive-03.webp)

Now, in the *Folder* input field, select the Folder that you wish to use. We are using our *Zapier* folder. You can leave the other settings as their defaults. Click the purple *Continue* button. Next, click the purple *Test trigger* button. Then, click *Continue with selected record*.

![The OneDrive configuration stage in Zapier.](/assets/images/community/onedrive-04.webp)

## Step 4: Set up your Screenly Action

The next step is to set up the *Action* you want Screenly to take when this Zap is triggered. Click the grey *Action* icon. Search for Screenly in the popup modal and select the Screenly app. Next, in the *Action* event input field, select *Complete Workflow*.

![The OneDrive-Zapier Screenly Action set up stage.](/assets/images/community/onedrive-05.webp)

To link your Screenly account, you will need to provide a token key in the *Account* input field. To get your token key, click *Settings* on the left menu of your Screenly dashboard. Then, click *Security* in the submenu of the page that loads. Next, click *Show* on the *Tokens* row. You can then provide a *Name* for the token and click *Add*. You will then see the secret token key once. Enter that secret token key in the Zapier popup modal. Next, click the purple *Continue* button.

![The Screenly token key process.](/assets/images/community/onedrive-06.webp)

In the Configure stage, select *Download URL* in the *File URL* field. In the *Asset Title* field, select *File Name* from the drop-down. You can also set the duration for which you want the asset to display on your screen. In the *Existing Playlist* field, choose the *Test Playlist* you recently created or the playlist you intend to use. Also, select the *Test Screen* option or whichever screen you intend to use in the *Screen* input field. Click the purple *Continue* button. Next, click the *Test step* button.

![The OneDrive app configure stage in Zapier.](/assets/images/community/onedrive-07.webp)

You should then see the content in the selected playlist within your Screenly account. The content should then start displaying on your screen within a couple of minutes.

That’s it! You’ve successfully set up a OneDrive digital signage workflow with Screenly and Zapier.

## Take the next step

If you don’t have a Screenly account, get a [-day free trial](https://login.screenlyapp.com/sign-up) now or upgrade to a [paid plan](/pricing). Also, be sure to check out Screenly’s [digital signage player](/digital-signage-players/). [Screenly Anywhere](/blog/2025/01/27/screenly-anywhere-launch/) screens are convenient as they work with any hardware that can display a modern web browser, but dedicated digital signage players are the better choice in deployments where reliability is critical.

Questions? Reach out to [Screenly Support](https://support.screenly.io/hc/en-us). We are always happy to help and answer any questions you may have.