Microsoft OneDrive

Group of CSUN students around a laptop. OneDrive logo to the right of the image.

Keep your files, photos, and videos automatically backed up and available on all your devices. OneDrive offers numerous benefits, including secure cloud storage, accessibility from anywhere, seamless integration with Microsoft products, and robust collaboration features.

How Does OneDrive Work?

To use OneDrive, you need a Microsoft 365 account. It works by syncing files between your devices and the cloud, allowing you to access them offline and online. Active CSUN students, faculty, and staff already have access. 

  • Login to Microsoft 365 
  • Select the App menu to display available apps. 
  • Select OneDrive from the app menu. 
Office 365 app menu highlighting OneDrive.

What Can OneDrive Do for Me?

Access and edit your files from anywhere:

  • Changes you make to your files are updated across all your devices and are even accessible offline.

Digitize your life:

  • With the mobile app, scan important documents and meaningful mementos to keep them protected in the cloud.

Automatic Backups

  • OneDrive automatically syncs your files and keeps them backed up in the cloud, protecting against data loss due to hardware failures or accidental deletions. 

Real-Time Coauthoring

  • You can collaborate on documents with others in real-time using Office applications like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Integration with Microsoft Office

  • OneDrive seamlessly integrates with Microsoft Office applications, making it easy to save and share files directly from within these apps. 

FAQs

OneDrive Video Tutorials

​​Explore a range of helpful video tutorials to make the most of OneDrive's powerful features. Whether you're working on desktop or mobile, these videos provide essential tips to optimize your OneDrive experience across all platforms.

All the videos below can be accessed on the OneDrive page. 

  • OneDrive for the Web
  • OneDrive for Windows
  • OneDrive for Mac
  • OneDrive Mobile
  • Share and Collaborate

OneDrive Basics

This video includes how to navigate, getting to know the toolbar and more!

OneDrive on LinkedIn Learning

To access these LinkedIn Learning resources, you must login to LinkedIn Learning first with your CSUN User ID and Password. 

OneDrive Quick Tips
Manage Documents in OneDrive
Store & Share Files in OneDrive

User Guides

There is a lot of information available on the Microsoft OneDrive page, but if you need personal assistance or experience a problem with login or use, please contact the IT Help Center.