Microsoft OneDrive

If you have installed OneDrive but don’t see your files in Windows Explorer, you may wish to set up a folder in Explorer that points to your OneDrive files.

This process involves logging into OneDrive via the icon in the system tray and setting up a folder. After completing the process, a new folder called OneDrive – UNCG will appear in the Explorer sidebar and contain your OneDrive files.

For step-by-step instructions read: Microsoft OneDrive: How can I view OneDrive files in Windows Explorer?

UNCG has three MS365 cloud storage options based on use case:

• Individual Cloud Storage (OneDrive)
• Departmental Cloud Storage (SharePoint)
• Workgroup Cloud Storage (Microsoft Teams)

For more information watch Cloud Storage at UNCG or read: Microsoft 365 Cloud Storage Options.

ITS provides several data storage services to meet the needs of students, faculty, and staff. Generally, these fall into two categories based on the location of the data: cloud storage (e.g. M365) and UNCG on-premises network storage (i.e. MyFiles).

For more information read:

• File Storage @ UNCG
• File Storage: Features and Limitations Highlights

UNCG is dedicated to safeguarding the privacy of its students, alumni, faculty, and staff. Additionally, the University is committed to maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information essential to its academic and research missions.

Microsoft 365 has a data security feature called Sensitivity Labels. These labels have been customized to align with the University’s Data Classification Levels (L1-L4). Applying a sensitivity label ensures the file adheres to the specific sharing and handling protocols associated with that classification level.

For information on how-to adjust the sensitivity levels read:

• Microsoft 365 Sensitivity Labels
• Data Sensitivity Label Suggestions in Microsoft Office

Yes! You can use videos stored in your OneDrive in Canvas by first adding them to your Canvas My Library and then adding them to Canvas Studio through a Canvas page’s Rich Content Editor or as an External Tool in the Modules page. For step-by-step instruction please read: How to Add Videos from OneDrive to Canvas.