Microsoft OneDrive

Getting Started With OneDrive

OneDrive is a cloud storage system that is connected to your Microsoft 365 account and college email address. OneDrive can be accessed via the Microsoft Teams app, through a browser on the Microsoft 365 website, or via File Explorer on your computer if you have it synced, from any internet-enabled device in or outside of college, for example, at home.

With OneDrive, you can:​

  • Upload files from your device.​
  • Share files with others.​
  • Collaborate, giving others permission to edit files and work on them at the same time.​
  • Get to your files from anywhere, on your computer, tablet, or phone.​
  • Sync OneDrive to your PC or Mac, so you can access your files even when you’re offline.

Restore previous versions of files on your OneDrive

In OneDrive, you can restore and recover previous versions of files.

OneDrive My FIles

Hover over or select the file you wish to restore a previous version of, then select the ellipsis (three dots) “More Actions” button.

File drop-down Version History

Select the “Version History” option in the menu.

The “Version History” window will open. Examine the version list, then to either restore or open a version of the file, select the ellipsis (three dots) “Show more actions for this item” button, then “Open File” or “Restore”.

OneDrive Version History Pick a file to Restore

Need more guidance and support?

Check out the OneDrive video tutorials

For help and support, you can access the OneDrive video training on the Microsoft Support website. It has lots of information, guides and videos that will help you make better use of OneDrive to stay organised and synchronised.

OneDrive video training

Getting Started With OneDrive

What is OneDrive?

OneDrive is the Microsoft cloud service that connects you to all your files. It lets you store and protect your files, share them with others, and get to them from anywhere on all your devices.

How can I access OneDrive?

You can access OneDrive by logging into Microsoft 365. Simply go to the Microsoft 365 website and sign in using your Loughborough College Group email and password.

Is there a OneDrive app?

You can download OneDrive on a Windows device or on your smartphone or tablet from your usual App Store. Head to the OneDrive download page to download the app for your device.

Where can I find more information about restoring a file or folder on OneDrive?

You can find more information on how to do this here on the Microsoft Support website.