Microsoft (MS) OneDrive is a file hosting and synchronization service operated by Microsoft, as part of their suite of MS 365 applications. MS OneDrive allows users to securely store, share, and synchronize files and folders from anywhere at anytime.
Features and Benefits
Microsoft OneDrive gives you:
- One terabyte of data storage
- Secure sharing storage
- Access to your files at any time, from anywhere, on your favorite devices
- Ability to share within and outside of your organization
- Easy co-authoring
- Seamless integration with your favorite Office apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Find files with intelligent recommendations based on what you are working on and who you are working with
To learn about the differences between UBC online storage solutions that are available, click here.
Requirements and Eligibility
UBC Students, Faculty, and Staff
Faculty and Staff:
- An active employee status
- An active Enterprise Active Directory (EAD) account
- An active Faculty and Staff (FASmail) mailbox
- A firstname.lastname@ubc.ca email alias that is associated with their FASmail mailbox
Students:
- An active student status
- An active Enterprise Active Directory (EAD) account
- An active UBC Student Email mailbox with a cwl@student.ubc.ca email address
For information on eligibility requirements for Guests, please review our FAQs.
Price
This service is offered to UBC Students, Faculty and Staff at no cost.
The service cost is based on the Microsoft Campus Agreement and will be reassessed in a year.
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Getting Started
Additional Information
Get Help
Technical Support
Faculty, Students and Staff can contact the following groups for technical support.
- UBC Vancouver: IT Service Centre (ITSC)
- UBC Okanagan: IT Service Desk
- Or contact your local faculty IT help desk
Faculty of Medicine: Contact the MedIT Service Desk by calling 1.877.266.0666 (option 1 for MS OneDrive and option 2 for MS Teams), or emailing medit.servicedesk@ubc.ca
Instructional Support
Below are resources available to instructors that would like to use MS Teams and/or OneDrive for their courses:
- If you are using MS Teams and/or OneDrive for the first time, please check out the Get started Portal – Microsoft Teams for Instructors. This site includes links to video resources, Instructor Guide, and more.
- UBC Vancouver: If you're based out of UBC Vancouver and would like support with MS Teams and/or OneDrive, we recommend contacting your faculty's Instructional Support Unit.
- UBC Okanagan: If you're teaching at UBC Okanagan, please contact the Centre for Teaching and Learning (ctl.helpdesk@ubc.ca) for assistance.
- Learning Technology Hub: All faculty and staff can call, email, or visit the Learning Technology Hub for assistance. Drop-in Canvas Studio sessions take every Monday afternoon in the Irving K Barber Learning Centre.
Student support
Below are resources available to students that would like to use MS Teams and/or OneDrive:
- If you are using MS Teams and/or OneDrive for the first time, please check out the Get started Portal – Microsoft Teams for Students. This site includes links to video resources, a Student Guide, and more.
- Students can also contact the following:
- UBC Vancouver: IT Service Centre (ITSC)
- UBC Okanagan: IT Service Desk
- Or contact your local faculty IT help desk
Faculty of Medicine: Contact the MedIT Service Desk by calling 1.877.266.0666 (option 1 for MS OneDrive and option 2 for MS Teams), or emailing medit.servicedesk@ubc.ca