OneDrive

UPDATED 22 JULY 2025

OneDrive is a free cloud storage service for all ANU staff, students, and affiliates. It allows you to store files, collaborate on documents in real time, share, and access them from any device.

Key features 

• Secure storage: files are private by default, and only visible to others if you choose to share them. Your data is safeguarded with enterprise-grade security.
• Easy access: you can retrieve files from any device, including desktop, mobile, web browser, or within Microsoft Office apps such as Teams.
• Effortless sharing: files and folders can be shared within and outside ANU, including with users without a Microsoft account.
• Real-time collaboration: multiple users can co-edit documents at the same time.
• Automatic back-up: all files are saved to the cloud, protecting your work.
• Offline access: work on your files without Internet; they’ll sync when you're back online.

How to access OneDrive

• Click the "Log in" button on this page.
• Visit onedrive.live.com/login and sign-in using your University ID (UID) and password.
• Use the OneDrive app in File Explorer
• Via Microsoft Teams.

When not to use OneDrive

• Shared or team files: for documents accessed by multiple people regularly, use Microsoft SharePoint.
• Official University records: if your files are University records, store them in the ANU Electronic Records Management System (ERMS) or an official research data repository.

For guidance on record-keeping and privacy responsibilities, see the ANU articles: Record keeping and O365 and Privacy, security and O365.