OneDrive is a cloud storage service provided by Microsoft that allows users to store and access their files from anywhere on all their devices. It offers both personal and business versions, with the personal version providing 1 TB (1000 GB) of cloud storage for one person. OneDrive can be used to store and protect files, share them with others, and collaborate on them. Some key features of OneDrive include:
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Anywhere access: OneDrive allows users to easily store, access, and discover their individual and shared work files in Microsoft 365, including Microsoft Teams, from all their devices.
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Collaboration: OneDrive allows users to share files and folders with co-workers so they can collaborate on projects. Users can also simultaneously edit Office documents, edit documents in browsers, and create and share folders.
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Security: OneDrive provides comprehensive security features including file encryption, Personal Vault, virus scanning, suspicious activity monitoring, ransomware protection, and many other measures.
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Automatic backup: OneDrive can be used to back up important files, photos, apps, and settings so they’re available no matter what happens to the users device.
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Mobile app: OneDrive has a mobile app that allows users to save, edit, and share their photos, videos, and files wherever they go. Users can even scan important documents and store them in the cloud.
OneDrive is available on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. The personal version of OneDrive is included with a Microsoft account, while the business version is managed by the users organization.