Summary
OneDrive allows secure access and sharing of files like Word documents, PowerPoint slides, and videos using Microsoft's cloud. Each staff member has 1TB of online storage. This guide will show you how to upload and share documents.
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📌 Purpose
- OneDrive is indeed a powerful tool for secure file storage and sharing. With 1TB of online storage per staff member, you can easily manage and share various types of files. Here's a quick guide on how to upload and share documents:
👥 Audience
- Students / Faculty / Staff
🖥️ Applies To
🛠️ Instructions
1. Open the Website
Then press Enter on your keyboard.
2. Sign In
- You will see a sign-in page.
- Enter your Salve Regina email address (example: john.doe@salve.edu).
- Enter your password.
- Select Sign In.
(If you're already signed in, you can skip this step.)
3. Open OneDrive
- Once you're signed in, look for the OneDrive icon
- Select the OneDrive icon to open your files.
4. Find the File or Folder
- Select Upload
- Browse through your OneDrive to find the file or folder you want to share.
- Select file or folder that you would like to transfer.
5. Share the File or Folder
- With the file or folder selected,Select the Share button (it looks like a person with a plus sign or a paper airplane).
6. Choose How to Share
- A window will pop up with sharing options.
- Select on "People you specify can view" (or similar wording).
- Choose the right permissions:
- Can view – they can only look at the file.
- Can edit – they can make changes to the file.
7. Add the Recipient
- In the box that says "Enter a name or email address", type the email of the person you want to share with.
- You can add more than one person if needed.
8. Send the Link
- Select the Send button.
- The person will receive an email notification with a link to the file or folder.
✅ What Happens Next?
- The person you shared with will get an email saying you shared a file.
- You can check with them to make sure they received it and can open the file.