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Contents What is OneDrive? .......................................................................................... 2
OneDrive Access.............................................................................................. 2
Files ............................................................................................................. 2
Create New ............................................................................................. 2
Upload Files ............................................................................................. 3
Open Files ................................................................................................ 4
Sync Files ................................................................................................. 4
Sharing ........................................................................................................ 5
via Email .................................................................................................. 5
via Link..................................................................................................... 7
Stop Sharing ............................................................................................ 9
Local Access................................................................................................... 10
Get OneDrive ............................................................................................ 10
Setup OneDrive ......................................................................................... 10
Syncing with Office 2016 ............................................................................... 11
Setup OneDrive Sync ................................................................................. 11
OneDrive Mobile App.................................................................................... 13
Get the OneDrive App ............................................................................... 13
Apple Device ......................................................................................... 13
Android Device ...................................................................................... 13
Windows Device .................................................................................... 13
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What is OneDrive? OneDrive is Microsoft's service for hosting files in the cloud. It offers users a simple way to store files that are accessible online, locally synchronize to any device, and share this information with other devices as well as NIC employees and students.
OneDrive Access 1. Access your Office 365 by logging into your MyNIC account. Click on
the NIC mail button if you are an employee or the Cardinal Mail
button if you are a student.
2. Click on the App Launcher and choose OneDrive.
Files
Create New 1. To create a file or folder inside OneDrive, click on New.
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2. Choose what you would like to create. You can create a new folder
or a Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or OneNote file as well as a link to a
file or web page.
Upload Files 1. To upload a file, click Upload.
2. Choose if you want to upload individual files or a whole folder.
3. Find the file or folder and select it, choose Open. Your files or folder
will upload to the cloud and should appear in OneDrive.
• Note: It is best to upload files since the ‘drag and drop’
feature changes all file dates (when created or last
modified) to the current date and time.
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Open Files 1. Select the file you would like to open by clicking once on the file
name.
2. By default, the file will open inside of Office 365 in a new browser
tab.
• For example, Word documents open in Word online.
• Any changes made to this document will automatically save
to the cloud.
3. To open in the full version, click Edit in xxxx. For example, Edit in
Word.
• Note: This works for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote.
4. When you are finished, close the tab to the document you have
open to return to OneDrive.
Sync Files 1. To ensure your OneDrive files are synced to your local device(s),
click on Sync.
• To setup local sync, see the Local Access section.
• Note: The syncing process should complete automatically.
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Sharing
via Email 1. To share a file or folder from within OneDrive, choose the radio
button next to the file or folder.
2. Choose Share.
3. For each person you would like to share this fie or folder with, enter
his or her email address.
• Add any message in the message area.
• Note: Only NIC employees and students can be included.
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4. By default, OneDrive gives Edit permissions to shared files and
folders.
• If you do not want to allow editing, go to Step #5, otherwise
click Send.
5. To change permissions to View Only, click on “Only people in North
Idaho College with the link can view and edit.”
6. Uncheck the Allow editing box, then click Apply.
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7. You should now see that the item is View only. Click Send.
via Link 1. To share a link to a file or folder from within OneDrive, choose the
radio button next to the file or folder.
2. Choose Get link.
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3. By default, OneDrive gives Edit permissions to shared files and
folders.
• If you want to allow editing, click Copy.
• If you want to change permissions to view only, go to Step
5.
4. Once you see the Check Mark, the copy was successful.
• You can now paste this link where others can access it (i.e.
in an email, a Word document, etc.)
• Note: Users will need this link to access the file or folder you
have shared.
5. To change permissions to View Only, click on “Only people in North
Idaho College with the link can view and edit.”
6. Uncheck the Allow editing box and then click Apply.
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7. You should now see that the item is View only. Click Copy.
8. Once you see the Check Mark, the copy was successful.
• You can now paste this link where others can access it (i.e.
in an email, a Word document, etc.)
• Note: Users will need this link to access the file or folder you
have shared.
Stop Sharing 1. To the right of the file under the Sharing column, click on Shared
beside the file or folder you would like to stop sharing.
2. Click on Manage Access.
3. From here, you can remove people and/or links by clicking the X
beside the person or link.
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4. Confirm by clicking Remove link.
Local Access
Get OneDrive 1. Download OneDrive from: https://onedrive.live.com/about/en-
us/download/ .
• Click the Start OneDrive button, or it may say download if
you do not already have OneDrive installed locally.
• Note: Windows 10 has OneDrive installed by default, so you
will see a Start OneDrive button.
Setup OneDrive 1. Open OneDrive.
• When OneDrive starts, enter your NIC email address and
click Sign in.
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2. Leave the default to “Sync all files and folder in my OneDrive” OR
Choose the files and/or folders you want to sync from your online
OneDrive account to your local device. Click Next.
3. You should now have a OneDrive for business showing in your file
explorer called: OneDrive – North Idaho College
• Note: Any file or folder saved under OneDrive locally will
automatically sync to your online OneDrive account as long
as you have internet access.
Syncing with Office 2016
Setup OneDrive Sync 1. Ensure you have Office 2016 installed and open Word. Click on Sign
In in the top left.
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2. Enter your NIC email address and click Next.
3. Click Yes on the next one or two pop-up windows to allow.
4. You will be routed to the North Idaho College login page.
• Your email address should already be displayed, enter your NIC password and click Sign In.
5. You should now see that you are signed in.
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OneDrive Mobile App
Get the OneDrive App
Apple Device Click here to access the OneDrive app for Apple devices.
Android Device Click here to access the OneDrive app for Android devices.
Windows Device Click here to access the OneDrive app for Windows devices.