What is OneDrive for Business?
OneDrive for Business is 1 TB of cloud storage intended for storing and organizing your documents. It is easily accessible via the web and mobile clients and can be synced to your PC so you always have easy access to your documents. OneDrive for Business also makes it easy to share and collaborate on documents, both with AU users and non-AU users. Additionally, the Office web apps allow you to create and edit Microsoft Office documents from any modern web browser.
Auburn University main campus students, faculty, and staff are eligible to use OneDrive.
This article will explain how to activate and install OneDrive for Business on your personal computers or smart devices. This software is not to be installed on a university computer. If you need OneDrive or Microsoft Office installed on a university computer, contact your IT Provider.
Additional instructions can be found below on moving, sharing, and syncing OneDrive files. Should you have any questions about OneDrive, contact the IT Service Desk at (334) 844-4944 or itservicedesk@auburn.edu.
Activate Your OneDrive for Business Account
1. To begin using OneDrive for Business, you must sync your password with Office365.
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- Log into MyAccount.
- Select “Update Password.”
- Read and accept the Cloud Storage Agreement.
- Update your password. If your current password meets the minimum rules, you may sync with your current password.
- Update all mobile devices with your new password, forget all WiFi connections, and reconnect with your new password. To find a list of mobile devices using your Auburn University password, log into Outlook Web Access (owa.auburn.edu). Under your name, select “Options” and “See All Options”. Select “Phone” from the list under Account. A list of your mobile devices will be displayed. This list may include devices that you no longer use.
2. Navigate to the Office 365/OneDrive for Business Portal via auburn.edu/onedrive. Log in with your email address (username@auburn.edu) and your password.
Install OneDrive on a Windows or Mac Computer
- Uninstall Microsoft Office if you currently have it installed.
- Visit the Office 365 MySoftware page and press the Install button.
- This will download a small executable file. Open this file and press the Yes button when prompted. Stay online until the downloading is complete. This may take a while.
- Follow any of the on-screen prompts to complete installation.
To connect the desktop application to OneDrive for Business, log in to OneDrive for Business and click "sync".
Note: There is a single file size limit of 10GB and a maximum number of files to sync set at 20,000 (anymore files will cause problems).
For both Windows users and Mac users, the OneDrive app can also be downloaded independently from the Office 365 installation. Visit the app store associated with your device to download it and sign in with your Auburn credentials.
Install OneDrive on your iOS Device
1. Download the "Microsoft OneDrive - Cloud storage for files & photos" app from the iTunes Store.
2. Enter your Auburn email address.
3. Log in with your Auburn email address (username@auburn.edu) and your password.
4. You should now be connected to your OneDrive account.
Install OneDrive on your Android Device
1. Download the "Microsoft OneDrive" app from Google Play.
2. Enter your Auburn email address and press "Next."
3. Sign in with your Auburn credentials.
4. You should now be connected to your OneDrive account.
Moving Files from OneDrive to OneDrive for Work or School
There may come a time when you will need to move files from one OneDrive to another. Please refer to this Microsoft article for instructions on how to accomplish this.
If you need assistance, please contact the IT Service Desk at 334-844-4944.