Receiving a OneDrive document

When a OneDrive document/file is shared with you, an email will be sent to you. For instructions on how to open the shared OneDrive document, follow the guide below:

Step-by-step guide

1. In your email inbox, locate the email containing the document that was shared with you.

2. Open the email and click Open.
   
   

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3. At this time, you may be prompted to enter your 8-character username @uwaterloo.ca (e.g. myuserna@uwaterloo.ca), password and DUO (2-factor authentication). Then select Next
   
   

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4. You should now be able to see the shared document

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