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Data Management Plan - Sharing

OneDrive

OneDrive

OneDrive: is a cloud-based file storage and synchronization service that allows users to store, access, and share files from any device. OneDrive is integrated with Microsoft Office 365 and offers 1 TB of storage space for each user. It is a good option for users to back up their files, documents, images, data sets, or videos.  It is an excellent collaboration tool if Rush user wants to give team, and external collaborators to access their OneDrive files. User can upload their files to OneDrive then send the link to those they wish to share the file.

Getting start: To share files or folders using OneDrive, follow these steps:

  1. Sign into OneDrive. 
    1. If you are connected to SharePoint, select the App Launcher (the grid of nine squares at the top left of the window) and select OneDrive.
    2. If you are not connected to OneDrive, go to https://onedrive.live.com/about/en-us/signin/.
    3. Sign in with your Rush single sign-on account.
  2. Create a folder for your project. 
  3. Share the folder with an external collaborator.
    1. Hover over the folder, then select the Share icon (arrow) to the right of the folder. The Send Link window will appear.
    2. Enter name or email address in the field in the middle of the window.
    3. Click the People you specify can view button. The Link Settings window will appear.
    4. Click the Allow Editing checkbox in the Other Settings section at the bottom of the Link Settings window.
    5. Apply, then send.