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'''Important:''' Are you trying to restore a computer or copying files from an old computer to a new computer that you want to setup Ubuntu One on? Please read [[UbuntuOne/FAQ/SettingUpAnExistingAccount|this FAQ]] first.
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##endsection-u1newsetup

Important: Are you trying to restore a computer or copying files from an old computer to a new computer that you want to setup Ubuntu One on? Please read this FAQ first.

Setup instructions for Ubuntu 10.10 (Maverick)

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

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

    Me menu with Ubuntu One Preferences open screenshot

  2. The Ubuntu One SSO window will open prompting you to either sign up for an account or login with an existing account. Click on the Already have an existing account? Click here to sign in link at the bottom of the window.

    Ubuntu One SSO window

  3. Enter your email address and password. Click the Connect button.

    Ubuntu One SSO login screen

  4. A success message should appear. Click the Close button to close the Ubuntu One SSO window.

    Ubuntu One SSO login success screen

  1. In Ubuntu One Preferences click on the Devices tab and then the Connect button 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 Devices tab

Need an Ubuntu One account

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

    Me menu with Ubuntu One Preferences open screenshot

  2. The Ubuntu One SSO window will open prompting you to either sign up for an account or login with an existing account. Fill in the fields for your email address, password and the captcha that is displayed. Then click the Forward button.

    Ubuntu One SSO window

  3. Check your email for a verification code. Copy this code from the email and paste it (right-click in the field and select Paste or click in the field and press Ctrl-V) into the verification code field in the Ubuntu One SSO window. Click the OK button.

    Ubuntu One SSO verification screen

  4. A success message should appear. Click the Close button to close the Ubuntu One SSO window.

    Ubuntu One SSO create account success screen

  5. In Ubuntu One Preferences click on the Devices tab and then the Connect button 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 Devices tab