OneDrive for Business
OneDrive for Business is the cloud storage and file sharing service within the Microsoft Office 365 suite that keeps all your files in one, access-it-anywhere, location.
With OneDrive for Business, students, faculty, and staff have the ability to create, edit, and share files with other members of the University.
Benefits and Features
- 5 TB of storage space for each user
- 15 GB individual file size limit
- Files can be shared by other members of the University
- Built-in security features including file encryption and Data Loss Prevention
- Access files from any Windows, Mac, Android, and IOS device
- Access to previous versions of documents
- Offline Access to files
- Search & Discover files
Available to
- Students
- Faculty
- Staff
Request Service and Log In
To access OneDrive for Business, log in to http://office365.northwestern.edu/ with your NetID and password. Then click on the OneDrive App at the top of the page.
The first time you access OneDrive for Business, it may take up to 15 minutes for your site to be created.
You can also download and install apps using the instructions below:
Cost
This service is automatically available to students, faculty, and staff.
Support Resources
- What is OneDrive for Business? (Microsoft)
- OneDrive for Business Essentials Training (Lynda.com)
Last Updated: 4 June 2020
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