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How to access OneDrive

All active staff and enrolled students at UNSW have access to 5 TB of storage through Microsoft OneDrive.

  1. Click this link to log in: https://onedrive.live.com/about/en-au/signin/
  2. Log in using your UNSW credentials:
  • Username: Your zID followed by @ad.unsw.edu.au (e.g., z1234567@ad.unsw.edu.au).
  • Password: Your usual UNSW password | passphrase.

Need help with OneDrive?

  • For general tips and guides, visit the Office Support site.
  • Check out the UNSW SharePoint site for more specific OneDrive information.
  • Watch this video tutorial on setting file and folder permissions for secure sharing.
  • Explore other Office 365 apps here.
  • Watch the Insight-provided OneDrive training video for more guidance.
  • If you can't access OneDrive, check that you are logged in with the correct zID and password, you have a stable internet connection and the file owner still has the data online.

Quick start guides

    1. Install OneDrive
      OneDrive is pre-installed on most Windows 10 devices. If not, download it from the Microsoft website.
    2. Set up OneDrive
      • Open the 'Start' menu and search for 'OneDrive'.
      • Enter your UNSW email: zID@ad.unsw.edu.au (e.g., z1234567@ad.unsw.edu.au).
      • Click 'Sign in' and log in using your zID and password.
      • Follow the prompts to complete the setup and choose folders to sync.
    3. Using OneDrive
      • Upload files: Drag files into the OneDrive folder in File Explorer.
      • Sync folders: Right-click the OneDrive icon in the system tray, select 'Settings', then choose folders to sync.
      • Share files: Right-click any file in your OneDrive, select 'Share', and adjust permissions.
    1. Install OneDrive
      If not pre-installed, download it from the Microsoft website.
    2. Set up OneDrive
      • Press Command + Spacebar to open Spotlight and search for 'OneDrive'.
      • Sign in with your zID@ad.unsw.edu.au and follow the setup instructions.
      • Choose folders to sync and complete the setup.
    3. Using OneDrive
      • Upload files: Drag files into the OneDrive folder in Finder.
      • Sync folders: Use the OneDrive menu bar icon to access settings and select folders to sync.
      • Share files: Right-click any file in OneDrive and select 'Share'.
    1. Download OneDrive
      Download the app from the App Store if not already installed.
    2. Set up OneDrive
      • Open the app and sign in with your zID@ad.unsw.edu.au.
      • Follow the prompts to complete setup and enable notifications.
    3. Using OneDrive
      • Upload files: Tap the '+' icon and select files to upload.
      • Share files: Press and hold any file, tap 'Share', adjust permissions, and send.
    1. Download OneDrive
      Download the app from Google Play if not already installed.
    2. Set up OneDrive
      • Open the app and sign in with your zID@ad.unsw.edu.au.
      • Follow the prompts to complete setup.
    3. Using OneDrive
      • Upload files: Open a folder in the app, tap the '+' icon, and upload files.
      • Share files: Press and hold any file, tap 'Share', adjust permissions, and send.
    1. Sign in to Office 365
      Go to the Office 365 website and log in with your zID@ad.unsw.edu.au.
    2. Access OneDrive
      Select 'OneDrive' from the apps list.
    3. Using OneDrive
      • Upload files: Click 'Upload' and select files or folders.
      • Share files: Select a file, click 'Share', adjust permissions, and send.
  • For detailed guides on managing permissions in OneDrive, Teams, and SharePoint, refer to Microsoft's videos, tips, and tricks. By default, UNSW settings ensure privacy and restrict access to selected users.

    View more information on permissions and sharing files and Microsoft OneDrive support.

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