File storage

OneDrive gives you 1 TB of storage in the cloud (as part of your Microsoft Office 365 account).

• Sign in to OneDrive with your Essex IT account.

• Get the OneDrive mobile app for your phone or tablet.

• For help using OneDrive, visit Microsoft's OneDrive help & learning page.

•  Your home network drive gives you 1 GB of personal storage on the University network.
• You can access your home network drive from your My Documents folder when logged into a University Windows computer.
• You can also access your M:Drive remotely.

Box gives you 1 TB of personal storage in the cloud (your MyBox folder) and unlimited storage for department shared folders.

• Students must request a Box account. Once you have a Box account you can sign in to Box with your Essex IT account.
• Box Drive is an app you can install on your PC to easily access your files in Box through Windows Explorer or Finder.
• For help using Box, visit the Box Support page.