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OneDrive is cloud-based storage available through Office 365. Users can save all types of files and photos and access them anywhere on any device connected to the internet. Documents can be shared and edited simultaneously using Office Online products.

Note

After graduation you will lose access to your Microsoft account, and by extension your OneDrive. For faculty, access after leaving the University varies depending on circumstance. Regardless, we recommend you move any important files from your Microsoft account to a different source before leaving the University.

Installing OneDrive on your computer

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There is no official OneDrive client for Linux computers.

Syncing OneDrive to a Computer

Think of “syncing” as linking your computer to your OneDrive account. This process can be repeated on multiple computers.

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Tip

This initial sync may take some time, depending on the number of files in your OneDrive account. The sync happens in the background and you may shutdown your computer.

Common Questions

How many computers can I have synchronized with my OneDrive?

OneDrive is a part of the Microsoft365 suite, and you can have the suite linked to 5 computers.

How can I make my OneDrive as easy to use as my UConn P Drive was?

When you “sync” your computer with OneDrive following the above guides, browsing and opening files will be functionally equivalent to the now retired P Drive.

How can I exclude a specific folder from syncing from OneDrive to my computer?

Stop OneDrive from Syncing Certain Folders to your Computer

My desktop icons are showing on all of my computers. What’s going on?

Synchronize your Windows Desktop Icons with OneDrive

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