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=== Requirements ===
Because we want to give everyone using Ubuntu One the very best experience, we require that you run Ubuntu 9.04 (Jaunty) or higher.

Please read our '''[[UbuntuOne/FAQ|FAQ]]''' first if you're have trouble setting up Ubuntu One.		 <<TableOfContents(4)>>
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 1. Open Ubuntu One Preferences from the Me menu (your username in the upper right corner)<<BR>><<BR>>{{attachment:me_menu_with_u1_prefs.jpg|Me menu with Ubuntu One Preferences open screenshot}}<<BR>><<BR>> Please read our '''[[UbuntuOne/FAQ|FAQ]]''' first if you're have trouble setting up Ubuntu One.

'''[[#Already%20have%20an%20Ubuntu%20One%20account|Already have an Ubuntu One account?]]'''

'''[[#Lucid#New%20to%20Ubuntu%20One%20and%20need%20an%20accoun|tNeed an Ubuntu One Account?]]'''

==== Already have an Ubuntu One account ====
 1. Open '''Ubuntu One Preferences''' from the '''Me menu''' (your username in the upper right corner)<<BR>><<BR>>{{attachment:me_menu.png|Me menu with Ubuntu One Preferences open}}<<BR>><<BR>>

 1. A web browser will open and prompt you to either sign in or create an account. Ubuntu One uses the Ubuntu single sign on (SSO) service so if you have a Launchpad account or another account that uses the Ubuntu SSO service, you can sign in with that. <<BR>><<BR>>{{attachment:sso.png|Ubuntu SSO}}<<BR>><<BR>>

 1. Click the '''Yes, sign me in button''' to sign in to Ubuntu One. <<BR>><<BR>>{{attachment:u1_sign_in.png|Ubuntu One sign-in}}<<BR>><<BR>>

 1. After you sign in to Ubuntu One via your web browser you should see the '''Add this Computer button'''. Click that button. If you don't see the button, then please see the first [[UbuntuOne/FAQ|FAQ]] entry for help. <<BR>><<BR>>{{attachment:u1_add_computer.png|Ubuntu One add this computer step}}<<BR>><<BR>>

 1. In '''Ubuntu One Preferences''' click on the <strong>Devices tab</strong> and then the <strong>Connect button</strong> to connect to the service. Use Ubuntu One Preferences to monitor current synchronization activity and manage your Ubuntu One preferences. Review the Ubuntu One [[https://one.ubuntu.com/features/|features]] or use our [[https://one.ubuntu.com/support|support]] resources if you have questions. <<BR>><<BR>>{{attachment:u1_prefs.png|Ubuntu One Preferences}}<<BR>><<BR>>

==== New to Ubuntu One and need an account ====

 1. Open '''Ubuntu One Preferences''' from the '''Me menu''' (your username in the upper right corner)<<BR>><<BR>>{{attachment:me_menu.png|Me menu with Ubuntu One Preferences open}}<<BR>><<BR>>

 1. A web browser will open and prompt you to either sign in or create an account. Click the '''New Account button''' to create an Ubuntu SSO account that you can use to login to Ubuntu One. <<BR>><<BR>>{{attachment:sso.png|Ubuntu SSO}}<<BR>><<BR>>

 1. Enter your email address, the words displayed in the captcha image below the email address field, and then click the '''Continue button'''. <<BR>><<BR>>{{attachment:sso_create_account.png|Ubuntu SSO create account page}}<<BR>><<BR>>

 1. Check your email for a message from "Login Service" with the subject of "Login Service: Finish your registration". Open this email and click on the link to continue the Ubuntu SSO registration process.

 1. Complete your Ubuntu SSO registration by filling in the form and clicking the '''Continue button'''. <<BR>><<BR>>{{attachment:sso_complete_reg.png|Ubuntu SSO complete registration}}<<BR>><<BR>>

 1. Click the '''Yes, sign me in button''' to sign in to Ubuntu One. <<BR>><<BR>>{{attachment:u1_sign_in.png|Ubuntu One sign-in}}<<BR>><<BR>>

 1. After you sign in to Ubuntu One via your web browser you should see the '''Add this Computer button'''. Click that button. If you don't see the button, then please see the first [[UbuntuOne/FAQ|FAQ]] entry for help. <<BR>><<BR>>{{attachment:u1_add_computer.png|Ubuntu One add this computer step}}<<BR>><<BR>>

 1. In '''Ubuntu One Preferences''' click on the <strong>Devices tab</strong> and then the <strong>Connect button</strong> to connect to the service. Use Ubuntu One Preferences to monitor current synchronization activity and manage your Ubuntu One preferences. Review the Ubuntu One [[https://one.ubuntu.com/features/|features]] or use our [[https://one.ubuntu.com/support|support]] resources if you have questions. <<BR>><<BR>>{{attachment:u1_prefs.png|Ubuntu One Preferences}}<<BR>><<BR>>

Contents

  1. Setup instructions for Ubuntu 10.04 LTS (Lucid)
    1. Already have an Ubuntu One account
    2. New to Ubuntu One and need an account

Setup instructions for Ubuntu 10.04 LTS (Lucid)

Ubuntu One comes pre-installed on Ubuntu 10.04 LTS. Before setting up Ubuntu One, you should ensure your system is up to date. Run Update Manager to install any necessary updates by going to System » Administration » Update Manager. You may need to restart your system. Once it's up to date, you can begin this setup process.

Please read our FAQ first if you're have trouble setting up Ubuntu One.

Already have an Ubuntu One account?

tNeed an Ubuntu One Account?

Already have an Ubuntu One account

  1. Open Ubuntu One Preferences from the Me menu (your username in the upper right corner)

    Me menu with Ubuntu One Preferences open

  2. A web browser will open and prompt you to either sign in or create an account. Ubuntu One uses the Ubuntu single sign on (SSO) service so if you have a Launchpad account or another account that uses the Ubuntu SSO service, you can sign in with that.



  3. Click the Yes, sign me in button to sign in to Ubuntu One.

    Ubuntu One sign-in

  4. After you sign in to Ubuntu One via your web browser you should see the Add this Computer button. Click that button. If you don't see the button, then please see the first FAQ entry for help.

    Ubuntu One add this computer step

  5. In Ubuntu One Preferences click on the <strong>Devices tab</strong> and then the <strong>Connect button</strong> to connect to the service. Use Ubuntu One Preferences to monitor current synchronization activity and manage your Ubuntu One preferences. Review the Ubuntu One features or use our support resources if you have questions.

    Ubuntu One Preferences

New to Ubuntu One and need an account

  1. Open Ubuntu One Preferences from the Me menu (your username in the upper right corner)

    Me menu with Ubuntu One Preferences open

  2. A web browser will open and prompt you to either sign in or create an account. Click the New Account button to create an Ubuntu SSO account that you can use to login to Ubuntu One.



  3. Enter your email address, the words displayed in the captcha image below the email address field, and then click the Continue button.



  4. Check your email for a message from "Login Service" with the subject of "Login Service: Finish your registration". Open this email and click on the link to continue the Ubuntu SSO registration process.

  5. Complete your Ubuntu SSO registration by filling in the form and clicking the Continue button.



  6. Click the Yes, sign me in button to sign in to Ubuntu One.

    Ubuntu One sign-in

  7. After you sign in to Ubuntu One via your web browser you should see the Add this Computer button. Click that button. If you don't see the button, then please see the first FAQ entry for help.

    Ubuntu One add this computer step

  8. In Ubuntu One Preferences click on the <strong>Devices tab</strong> and then the <strong>Connect button</strong> to connect to the service. Use Ubuntu One Preferences to monitor current synchronization activity and manage your Ubuntu One preferences. Review the Ubuntu One features or use our support resources if you have questions.

    Ubuntu One Preferences