OneDrive is cloud-based storage available through Microsoft365. Users can save every file type (.doc .jpeg .pdf etc.) and access them anywhere on any device connected to the internet. Word Documents, Excel Spreadsheets, and PowerPoints can be shared and edited simultaneously using Office Online.
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When students graduate or when faculty/staff separate from the organization, they will lose access to their OneDrive files. Students should be sure to download any data they wish to keep before leaving UConn. |
Installing OneDrive on your computer
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There is no official OneDrive application for Linux computers. |
Syncing OneDrive to a Computer
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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. |
Installing OneDrive on your computer
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There is no official OneDrive application for Linux computers. |
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? | |
My desktop icons are showing on all of my computers. What’s going on? |
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