Microsoft OneDrive
What is OneDrive?
Microsoft OneDrive is a cloud file storage service included in UConn’s Microsoft 365 licensing. Students, faculty, and staff can use OneDrive by signing into Microsoft 365. 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.
A VPN is not required to access OneDrive.
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.
Accessing OneDrive
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You can access OneDrive on your university and personal computers/devices. You can also access OneDrive through a web browser without the need to install software.
ITS recommends installing the OneDrive application on your devices to have the most seamless experience. When the application is installed, your backed up files will appear within File Explorer (Windows) and Finder (MacOS) just as your non-backed up files do; there is no need to visit the website to access your files.
When accessing OneDrive through the browser, files will need to be manually downloaded and re-uploaded. Using the browser is recommended when using a public computer (one that you do not own, ex. a friend’s laptop).
Sharing Files and Collaborating in Real-Time
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.
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.
Version History
Files saved on OneDrive include a version history that saves the past 500 changes. To learn more about “version history” and how OneDrive handles “versions”, please visit the guide above.