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I’ve been writing about Microsoft accounts and services for years. This is familiar ground for long-time readers. This service is automatically available to students, faculty, and staff.This is the first of several articles about Microsoft accounts. *Please note that an individual's OneDrive account and its contents are deleted once the user's NetID is no longer active. You can also download and install apps using the instructions below: The first time you access OneDrive, it may take up to 15 minutes for your site to be created. Then click on the OneDrive App at the top of the page. To access OneDrive, log in to with your NetID and password.

Quicky and securely request and obtain files from anyone using the Anonymous Upload Portal.

Access to previous versions of documents.

Access files from any Windows, Mac, Android, and IOS device.

Built-in security features including file encryption and Data Loss Prevention.

Files can be shared by other members of the University.With OneDrive, students, faculty, and staff have the ability to create, edit, and share files with other members of the University. OneDrive is part of the Microsoft 365 applications, along with SharePoint, Office Online, and OneNote. Microsoft OneDrive is the cloud storage and file sharing service that keeps all your files in one, access-it-anywhere, location. Knowledge Base More on This Topic OneDrive Completion Target : Individual: self-service.Learn Moreĭirect access to essential campus systems. Protecting University and Personal Data Get Secureīuilding innovative technological environments for the Northwestern community. Providing technical IT support for members of the University Get Support Getting access to Northwestern services Get Connected Providing academic, research, and administrative IT resources for the University.

Microsoft onedrive account.