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Features | OneDrive | R: Drive | N: Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
Recommended use | Personal files, or work files related to your individual work | Department work files and sensitive data | Personal files related to your own work |
Default storage space | 5 TB | Not defined | 10 GB |
Maximum file size | 15 GB | N/A | 10 GB |
Connection requirements | Internet connection required to backup files | Internet and VPN (if off-campus) | Internet and VPN (if off-campus) |
Version tracking / history | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Offline sync | Yes | No | No |
Sync to multiple mobile devices | Yes | Laptops only | Laptops only |
256-bit encrypted storage & transfer | Yes | No | No |
Role-based access levels for sharing | Yes | Yes | N/A |
Account used to access | Waterloo email address (e.g. userID@uwaterloo.ca) | Nexus account | Nexus account |
How to access | Web browser, OneDrive sync client | Network drive | Network drive |
Granular permissions at folder and file level | Yes; limited to "can edit" and "can view" | Folder - yes (only root-level), File - no | N/A |
Cross-platform | Yes | Computers only | Computers only |
Approved for sensitive (highly restricted) data | Yes1 | Yes | Yes |
Server location | Microsoft-hosted cloud servers (Canadian) | On-campus servers | On-campus servers |
1Extra security controls such as two-factor authentication (2FA) must be in place. Consult the Information Security Services team for further guidance.
Guides for adding OneDrive accounts
Guides and information for Windows
Adding OneDrive accounts to Windows 10*
Adding a second account to OneDrive for Windows 10*
These guides also work on Windows 7 and 8. Windows 7 users will need to manually download OneDrive from Microsoft.
Guides and information for Macs
Adding OneDrive accounts to macOS (tested on High Sierra 10.13)
Adding a second account to OneDrive for macOS
Related links
See When to choose OneDrive, Teams, or SharePoint Online