- What is OneDrive?
- Who has access to OneDrive?
- How much storage will I have in OneDrive?
- Is there certain data that I should not place in OneDrive?
- What are the benefits of OneDrive?
- How do I set up OneDrive on my computer?
- How do I move or upload files to OneDrive?
- How do I share folders or files in OneDrive?
- How do I stop sharing folders or files in OneDrive?
- I need help, where do I go?
OneDrive is Microsoft’s cloud storage and collaboration service. You can upload files to OneDrive, automatically sync files between your computer and OneDrive, and share and collaborate on files with your colleagues in real-time.
All Ohio State University faculty and staff have access to OneDrive for Business, allowing you to collaborate easily with colleagues around the University.
How much storage will I have in OneDrive?
You have one (1) terabyte of storage in OneDrive. To put that into perspective, you could store 17,000 hours of music, 310,000 photos, or 500 hours of movies on OneDrive.
Is there certain data that I should not place in OneDrive?
Be aware that only Public, Internal and Private Classifications of institutional data are permitted within OneDrive. It is important to understand the specific requirements of the Institutional Data policy; for more information visit the OCIO Policy pages. You may also view Advancement’s Guide to File Storage.
What are the benefits of OneDrive?
- Anytime cloud access: You can access OneDrive from any device at any time without having to use VPN
- Enhanced sharing and collaboration: You will be able to share and collaborate on your OneDrive documents and files with anyone at the University
- 1Tb of cloud storage: Everyone will have one terabyte of cloud storage on OneDrive. To put that in perspective, you could store 86,000 pages of Word documents on 1Tb
How do I set up OneDrive on my computer?
Click here for detailed instructions to set up OneDrive on your PC computer. If you are and Advancement employee and need assistance at any time, please stop by the 2Tech IT Help Desk or contact us at 614-292-TECH(8324) or 2tech@osu.edu.
How do I move or upload files to OneDrive?
You can add files to OneDrive in many different ways and then get to them from anywhere. You can use the OneDrive website, File Explorer, the desktop app, the mobile app, or Microsoft office to move or upload files to OneDrive. To get detailed instructions from Microsoft, click here.
How do I share folders or files in OneDrive?
You can share folders or files in OneDrive several ways. For detailed instructions, click here.
How do I stop sharing folders or files in OneDrive?
You can folders or files in OneDrive by sending or a link to the individuals you want to have access. For detailed instructions, click here.
If you are an Advancement employee and need help or would like assistance, please stop by the 2Tech IT Help Desk or contact us at 614-292-TECH(8324) or 2tech@osu.edu.
If you are not an Advancement employee please contact your local IT department or OCIO at 614-688-HELP(4357) or 8help@osu.edu.