General Information
Microsoft OneDrive for Business is a file sharing and storage service that is included with LSUMail. It allows users to save private files, make files public, share files with contacts, and create files for use with many Microsoft products. Users can upload and access their files from an online web browser or an application installed on a local device.
Users should upload and access their files via a supported web browser. Users may install the OneDrive Desktop Sync app onto supported devices. The OneDrive Desktop Sync app replicates files and folders between a user’s local device and that user’s OneDrive for Business storage space.
Please note that the maximum number of consecutive files that can be uploaded or downloaded at one time is 600 files.
Due to Microsoft’s updated cloud storage model, LSU is optimizing the use of OneDrive and related Microsoft 365 (M365) services to remain within Microsoft’s new storage allocation limits and preserve capacity for our academic, research, and administrative needs.
Important Notes
OneDrive for Business uses LSUMail login credentials. External (non- LSUMail) users who are invited to access content will receive a verification email from OneDrive with a link containing a code, which must be used on the verification screen. Once done, the external user will have access. Recipients must verify their email address before they can access the shared resource. Files shared publicly do not require an LSUMail account to access. (Folders cannot be shared publicly.)
There is also a public OneDrive for personal use. However, it does not include LSU support. For more information concerning OneDrive for personal use (including LSU's license with OneDrive and other Microsoft products), visit the main Microsoft site.
ITS does not recommend using your LSU related e-mail address for your personal OneDrive. If you do this, you may encounter problems after graduating or leaving the university.
To compare options for Research related data storage, please see: LSU Library - Research Data Storage
Please review LSU Data Compliance reminders: Data Management: Overview
Eligibility
Available to: Students, Faculty, and Staff.
System Requirements
Review System Requirements
NOTES:
- To avoid potential account problems, please access your OneDrive for Business account via a web browser prior to using the OneDrive Desktop Sync application (or an application that syncs with OneDrive for Business).
- The OneDrive Desktop Sync application is automatically downloaded on Windows devices.
- The OneDrive Desktop Sync application is included in the Microsoft 365 Copilot installation available in LSUMail (via waffle icon in Web app).
- There is no OneDrive Desktop Sync application for Linux; Linux users should utilize the Web Application.
Training & Support
OneDrive: Creating a Shared Folder
OneDrive for Business: Support Page
OneDrive for Business: Getting Started
OneDrive for Business: Forums
OneDrive for Business: File Limitations
Referenced from: Microsoft