OneDrive (All Users) - Upload and Share a File
This document provides an overview of how to upload a file to OneDrive and share the the link.
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Step 1 - Create a Folder in OneDrive
Create a Folder in OneDrive
- Log in to your OneDrive account at office365.siue.edu.
- Click the waffle menu in the upper left corner.
- Click OneDrive.
- At the top left of the OneDrive page, click the blue "Add New" (plus sign) icon. Then, select Folder from the list of options.
- Enter the name of your new folder in the box and click Create to create the new folder.
Step 2 - Upload Your File to OneDrive
Upload your File to OneDrive
Upload the File
- Log into your Office365 account account at office365.siue.edu.
- Click the Apps icon on the left side of the screen.
- Click the One Drive icon.
- Click the Add New button and select Files Upload or Folder Upload.
- In the Browse pop-up window, locate the files or folder on your computer.
- Click Open. Your files/folder will begin to upload.
- A popup will display at the bottom of the window to indicate a successful upload or any actions required. It will disappear, or click the x to dismiss it.
Step 3 - Share the File Link
Share the File Link
- Log into your Office 365 account at office365.siue.edu.
- Click the Apps button in the upper left-hand corner of the screen.
- Click OneDrive.
- If necessary, create a folder or file by clicking the New button at the top of the screen.
- Place a checkmark in front of the file or folder to share.
- Click the Share button at the top of the screen.
- Notice the default sharing permissions are set to "view" for specific people. "View" must be changed to "edit" in order for others to collaborate in the folder.
- Click the box that says, "People you specify can view".
- In the next window, click the radio button next to People in Southern Ill...Edwardsville.
- Click the More Settings area and change to Can Edit.
- Click Apply.
Sharing Option 1: a Link
- With the Edit permissions set, click Copy in the Share window.
- The link generates. Click Copy.
- Paste the hyperlink into a Blackboard announcement, email, etc. to share with invitees.
Sharing Option 2: an Invitation and Personal Message
- In the Share window, type the address(es) of the invitee(s). Type an optional message.
- Click Send.
- Once you share the file or folder, invitees have the ability to view and edit the folder and/or file contents.
- To share with external users (without an siue.edu address), manually enter the address after changing the default sharing options to People you choose.
Need Additional Support?
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact the ITS Help Desk:
- Call: (618) 650-5500
- Email: help@siue.edu
- Visit: Lovejoy Library Room 0005 during regular business hours.
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