Connecting OneDrive to The Berean

Save your analysis reports to Microsoft OneDrive or SharePoint for seamless integration with Microsoft 365.

What You Can Do

  • Analyze files from OneDrive: Select documents directly from your OneDrive for analysis
  • Save reports to OneDrive: Export PDF reports to a dedicated "Berean Reports" folder
  • Microsoft 365 Integration: Access reports from Outlook, Teams, or any M365 app
  • SharePoint compatible: Works with personal OneDrive and organizational SharePoint

How to Connect

  1. Step 1: Go to Dashboard

    Navigate to your Berean Dashboard and look for the Cloud Storage section.

  2. Step 2: Click "Connect OneDrive"

    Click the OneDrive connect button. You'll be redirected to Microsoft's sign-in page.

  3. Step 3: Sign In & Authorize

    Sign in with your Microsoft account (personal or work/school) and click "Accept" to grant permissions.

    For Work/School Accounts: Your IT administrator may need to approve The Berean before you can connect. Contact your IT team if you see an "Admin approval required" message.

  4. Step 4: You're Connected!

    You'll be redirected back to The Berean. Your OneDrive is now connected and ready to use.

Saving Reports to OneDrive

  1. Complete an analysis on any content
  2. On the analysis results page, click "Save to Cloud"
  3. Select "OneDrive" from the dropdown
  4. Your report will be saved to: OneDrive / Berean Reports / berean-analysis-[date].pdf
Tip: The "Berean Reports" folder is automatically created if it doesn't exist. All your reports will be organized in one place.

Analyzing Files from OneDrive

  1. Go to the Dashboard and click "Analyze from Cloud"
  2. Select OneDrive
  3. Browse your files and folders
  4. Select a document (PDF, DOCX, or TXT)
  5. Click "Analyze" to begin the theological analysis

For IT Administrators

If you're an IT administrator and users are seeing "Admin approval required":

  1. Go to Azure Portal > Enterprise Applications
  2. Search for "The Berean" in pending requests
  3. Review the requested permissions (Files.ReadWrite.All for OneDrive access)
  4. Approve for your organization if appropriate

Disconnecting OneDrive

To disconnect your OneDrive:

  1. Go to Dashboard > Cloud Storage
  2. Click "Disconnect" next to OneDrive

You can also revoke access from your Microsoft Privacy Settings.

Troubleshooting

"Admin approval required" error

This appears for work/school accounts when your organization requires IT approval for new apps. Contact your IT administrator or use a personal Microsoft account.

Can't find my saved reports

Reports are saved to a folder called "Berean Reports" in the root of your OneDrive. You can also search for "berean-analysis" in OneDrive.

"Token expired" or authentication errors

Try disconnecting and reconnecting your OneDrive. If the issue persists, clear your browser cookies and try again.

Connection works on desktop but not mobile

Make sure you're signed into the same Microsoft account on both devices. The PWA uses the same connection as the desktop site.

Still having trouble? Contact Support


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