OneDrive Cloud Storage

Overview

Microsoft's OneDrive is the only approved cloud storage solution for your ECU data and is available through your employee/student Microsoft 365 subscription and alumni email. Shared storage is also available for groups and departments. It's easy to use and works seamlessly with other 365 services like Teams and SharePoint. OneDrive also includes Office Online apps to create new and edit existing Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents online. Share and collaborate with ECU and non-ECU users.*

Submit this request for OneDrive assistance, to request more space or to request a shared OneDrive space (OD4B).

Available To

Faculty, Staff, Students, Alumni

Get Started

• Access your OneDrive space:
  • pirate365.ecu.edu (all users) - your Microsoft 365 Copilot home page opens. Choose the OneDrive icon (left menu).
  • Teams & Outlook - click the OneDrive icon (left menu).
  • Windows File Explorer

Features and Benefits

See these IT Knowledge Base articles for more information on OneDrive.

Related Policies and Guidelines

• Sensitive Data Storage. See this policy page from University Data Governance for guidance; includes data stewards for questions and exception requests.
• Non-ECU cloud Storage. Do not store ECU data in a non-ECU cloud storage such as Dropbox. The Cloud Computing and ECU Data page explains.

Learn More

• Learn OneDrive's main features like OneDrive's integration with Teams.
• Visit the Microsoft OneDrive Help and Learning website.
• Request a personalized training session with the Learning Technologies team for you or your group.

Fees

No fees are associated with this service.