Microsoft OneDrive

OneDrive is a cloud-based storage and synchronization service operated by Microsoft as part of its Office Online suite.

Share and access files from all of your Internet-connected devices.

Features

  • Anywhere access — Enjoy the freedom to access, edit, and share your files on all your devices, wherever you are.
  • Back up and protect — If you lose your device, you won’t lose your files and photos when they’re saved in OneDrive.
  • Share and collaborate — Stay connected, share your documents and photos with friends and family, and collaborate in real time with Office apps.
  • Your UVM OneDrive account offers 1TB of storage.
  • VPN Access not required from off campus

Get Started

See our Microsoft OneDrive KB article for installation and use instructions.

Learn More

Microsoft OneDrive KB article.

AT A GLANCE

ELIGIBILITY

  • Current Students, Faculty, and Staff

REQUIREMENTS

OneDrive requires an active Microsoft account, or a work or school account.  Your UVM NetID-format email address (e.g., netid@uvm.edu) is a qualifying account.

OneDrive Desktop App

  • For the best experience on the OneDrive website, Microsoft recommends using the latest version of Edge, Chrome, Firefox, or Safari.
  • Operating System:
    • 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows 10 (UVM does not support Windows 7, 8, or 8.1).
    • macOS 10.12 "Sierra" or later.
  • Processor: 1.6 GHz or higher, or Intel-based Mac computer, or a Windows 10 ARM-based PC
  • Memory: 1 GB of RAM or higher
  • Resolution: 1024 × 576 minimum
  • Internet connection: High-speed Internet access is recommended.
  • File systems: NTFS or HFS+ (case insensitive) or APFS (case insensitive)

OneDrive Mobile App

  • A phone or tablet with Android 6.0 or later.
  • An iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 13 or later.

DATA SECURITY

Do not use OneDrive to store or share HIPAA data.

SUPPORT

RATES

No additional charge.

Help and FAQs

The following reources are available for receiving support for this service.