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What is OneDrive?

 OneDrive is a cloud storage service from Microsoft that allows you to store all your important files securely in one place and then access them virtually anywhere. It does everything that a traditional hard drive can and more. As well as storing all of your files safely, it also offers convenient and safe ways to share files, cloud accessibility across all of your devices, and seamless integration with Microsoft online to facilitate editing of documents in Word or Excel.

 

Getting to know OneDrive

There are several reasons that OneDrive is the recommended cloud storage service for NUI Galway students and staff. In terms space allocation OneDrive offers 1TB of space to all students and staff (15TB available on request). To put this into context, this is 1000 times the storage space allocated to students and staff on the U-Drive. From a security perspective OneDrive is GDPR compliant with all data hosted in EU data centres located in Dublin. It offers some really useful file sharing options and seamless integration with the Microsoft suite to offer a superior experience to the end user.

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How do I Access OneDrive?

OneDrive can accessed from the waffle tile / apps section of you Office365 account.

  1. In your web-browser, sign in with your University credentials
  2. Click the application launcher located on the top left of the screen (behind the waffle)
  3. Scroll down and select OneDrive from the list of applications

Are all web Browsers Supported?

For the best experience on the OneDrive website, we recommend using the latest version of Edge, Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, or Safari.

Is There a Desktop Version of OneDrive that can be Downloaded?

Yes, there is. To access OneDrive via the Desktop Client:

  1. Complete steps to access OneDrive via the web 
  2. Click your profile photo at the top right and select Download Desktop app
  3. Once installed, launch OneDrive from your desktop apps menu If prompted, sign in with your University Office 365 username and password

Can I Download a OneDrive App for my Mobile Device?

Yes, you can. OneDrive is available on Android and Apple. To access OneDrive via your Mobile App:

  1. Download Teams onto your phone from the Android Play store for Android phones, or through the App Store for iOS
  2. If prompted, sign in with your University credentials

Are there any Limitations I Should know about?

  • Maximum file size 15GB.
  • The following characters are prohibited: " * : < > ? / \|
  •  Max recommended file sync = 300,000
  • For more information see the following web-page.

Where can I go for more Information to help me on my OneDrive Journey?

Microsoft have a wealth of resources to help you navigate your journey with OneDrive. See their vast training documentation here for more information. 

I have a Question not Answered here. What can I do?

If anything is unclear get in touch with ISS. We will help where we can.