Save your work in OneDrive

OneDrive allows you to store, access and share files from anywhere with an internet connection.

Access OneDrive

Sign in to Microsoft 365 with your UWE Bristol account and select OneDrive.

You can also use the OneDrive mobile app on iOS and Android devices.

Sign in to Microsoft 365

Save your work

Always save your files regularly to OneDrive so you can access them wherever you are. If you're using a campus computer, check that you're saving files to OneDrive rather than the local computer. 

When saving personal or confidential data, please refer to the Data Protection Act and the Information Security Policy.

Sync your files and folders with OneDrive (Microsoft website)

Restore deleted files

If you accidentally delete a file or folder, you can restore it from OneDrive.

Restore your OneDrive files (Microsoft website)

External storage devices

We recommend using OneDrive instead of an external storage devices. They can be lost, damaged or stop working unexpectedly.

If you must use an external storage device:

  • encrypt it
  • format it to your operating system
  • work in OneDrive and save copies to your external storage device
  • eject it before removing it from your computer, to reduce the risk of corruption.

Sensitive information: Do not store sensitive information on USB drives. Please refer to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Storage allowance

Students receive 100GB of OneDrive storage. If you need more space, speak to your Programme Leader.

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