Using Microsoft OneDrive (Browser)

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
• OneDrive

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.

• 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 (...).

• 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

• 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.