There is no cost for student, faculty, and staff to use OneDrive. In terms of file size, OneDrive can accommodate files up to 250 gigabytes. Unlike Box, there is a set quota limit of five terabytes of online storage available to you.

As with Box, you can delegate access to other users for collaboration. These files are backed up regularly to the Microsoft cloud and your file space is conveniently configured as the default save destination for all of your Office 365 applications, including Word and Excel. Microsoft OneDrive for Business is a cloud storage solution where you can update, store, share, and sync your files from anywhere. Please see instructions for transferring ownership of your files. Note: After you leave the University, you will you will no longer have access to your cloud account at Pitt. Cloud storage is a more secure way to store your valuable files when compared to using flash drives or depending on the hard drive of a dedicated laptop or PC.

Microsoft OneDrive is configured as the default save destination for all of your Office 365 applications and provides online storage as well as web-based collaboration. With cloud storage, you can store, access, edit, comment, and share files in real time, from any device–including your smartphone. Quick Links: Key Benefits I Getting Started I More How-to Learn how you can prepare for the migration. Pitt Information Technology will migrate users’ Box data to Microsoft OneDrive and is committed to providing a smooth transition.

Microsoft OneDrive will become the preferred cloud storage and collaboration solution. IMPORTANT: Due to significant changes in Box costs and licensing structure, the University will be ending its license with Box by August 2022.

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