OneDrive gives you a place to store, share and sync your files. OneDrive accounts are automatically available with your Essex Office365 account.
All staff and students are entitled to download and install the latest version of Microsoft Office 365 on personal computers and mobile devices, for free.
When you open OneDrive you will see a list of documents you have created. By default, you’re the only one who can see your files unless you choose to share them with a specific person or group.
Note: In Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge, select Upload > Files.
Note: You can also upload files by opening File Explorer, selecting the files you want to upload, and dragging them to OneDrive.
You can sync files between your computer and the cloud, so you can get to them from anywhere.
Note: If you’re on Windows 10, your computer already has the OneDrive sync app on it. If you’re on a Mac or an earlier version of Windows, go to onedrive.com/download and download the OneDrive app.
Once you're synced, you’ll see your files in File Explorer. On a Mac, your files will appear under OneDrive in the Mac Finder.
If you use more than one account, your personal files appear under OneDrive – Personal and your University files appear under OneDrive - University of Essex.
You can copy or move files from your computer to OneDrive right from your file system.
You can also click the OneDrive cloud icon in the Windows notification area to check status on your files. Click Settings to add an account or manage other sync settings.
You can find more in-depth information and training on OneDrive via Microsoft Support or LinkedIn Learning.