What is OneDrive?
Microsoft OneDrive is a cloud file storage service included in UConn’s Microsoft365 Microsoft 365 licensing. Students, faculty, and staff can use OneDrive by signing into Microsoft365. With OneDrive, you can save, share, request, and edit files on any device with an internet connection. When you upload a file to OneDrive it is only accessible to you by default. You can choose to share files with others to collaborate or view.
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A VPN is not required to access OneDrive. |
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Share OneDrive Files Within Office 365 ApplicationsMicrosoft365 Apps
When files for Office applications such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel are saved on OneDrive, you can simultaneously edit documents with others at the same time.
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Requesting Files
You can request files from people who are either part of, or external to, the university. The request recipient receives an email containing a link to a secure upload portal linked to a folder within your OneDrive account.
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