OneDrive: Information and Frequently Asked Questions

  What information and frequently asked questions do we know about OneDrive?

Login

• Sign-in to to your Office 365 email account.
• Click applications on the upper left corner in Office 365.

Features

• Web interface
• Sync app for Windows and Mac computers
• Tight integration with SharePoint and Teams
• Securely stores files and information
• Flexible access from anywhere
• Mobile app
• 1 TB of storage

Best Uses

• File storage
• File sharing
• Collaborative editing of Microsoft Office documents

Eligibility

•  Current students, faculty, and staff. 

How To Request

•  No request needed. All students, faculty, and staff currently have OneDrive accounts. If you need assistance migrating to OneDrive, please contact the Service Desk at (330) 941-1595 or ServiceDesk@ysu.edu.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a file size limit?

• OneDrive File Size Limit is 15Gb.

Will I be losing storage space by switching from Y-Drive to OneDrive?

• No, Y-Drive currently has a limit of 60Gb per user while OneDrive will provide each user with 1000Gb (1TB).

Will I still only be able to access OneDrive from On-Campus?

• No, OneDrive will allow you to access your files and collaborate from anywhere.

How do I share files in One Drive?

• Microsoft’s Sharing Instructions

Can I control permissions on a file that I share from OneDrive?

• Yes, you can restrict edit permissions (Read-only), limit access to specific individuals, and set a timeout period in which the link to the document is valid (ex. Shared link is good for 7-days).
• More information on OneDrive Sharing