Using Microsoft OneDrive (Browser)

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Purpose

This article will show the basics of using OneDrive on a browser. Sections included:

Accessing OneDrive through the Web
Upload files or Folders to OneDrive
Manage Files and Folders
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Using OneDrive in a Browser

Accessing OneDrive (Web)

Go to Portal.office.com and log in with your UT Dallas email (NetID@utdallas.edu) and password.
- You will also need to authenticate with Duo.

Screenshot of the SignIn page

Select the Nine-dots icon at the top-left corner of the screen and choose OneDrive.

Once inside OneDrive, you will be presented with the file system displaying all your files and folders.

Upload Files/Folders to OneDrive

Select plus(+) sign on the top-left corner > Files or Folder upload.

Select the files you want to upload and click Open.
If you don't see the options to Upload > Folder, create a folder and then upload the files to that folder.

Create a Folder

Select Folder.

Type a name and choose a color for the folder and select Create.

Manage Files and Folders

Right-click the file or select the More options icon (...).

Screenshot of the document list in the OneDrive homepage

Select whichever command you would like to do on the file or folder.

Collaborate in OneDrive

Select the files or folder you'd like to share > Share.

Enter a name or an email address for the person you wish to share with.

Select the setting icon by copy link
Select people you specify can view to change the ability to edit the document.
- Select the settings you would like > Apply.

Select how you'd like to share:
- Send - you can add a message if you wish and automatically send the sharing message.
- Copy Link - gives you a link that you can then give to others.
- Outlook - allows you to open the sharing message in Outlook and type your message before sending it.

Stop/Change Sharing

Note: You must be the owner or have edit permissions to stop/change sharing permissions.

Select the file or folder you want to edit sharing for.
Select Information in the upper-right corner > Manage access under the Has Access pane.
Under Links Giving Access or Direct Access:
- You can delete shared links and edit the access to those links.
- Select Can Edit to allow shared documents/folders to be edited.
- Select Can View to allow a read-only access.
- Select Stop Sharing to remove all access.

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