Įither way, you end up in the OneDrive Microsoft web interface where you can create new Office documents, upload files or folders, sync the content between your machine and the cloud storage (see below), and create automation flows through Power Automate. You can quickly get there by logging in at and clicking on the OneDrive icon.Īlternatively, you can right-click on the folder in Windows Explorer on your desktop and select View online. You can also access OneDrive storage in any web browser. As a note, the client is built into Windows 10, 1709, or later but is also available for earlier versions. You can access these documents from any Windows or Mac computer (OneDrive for Mac), as well as through apps for Android and iOS.

Microsoft OneDrive for Business is SharePoint-based cloud storage that you license as part of Office / Microsoft 365 that gives each user 1 TB of storage (at the most basic levels, unlimited for higher-level plans) for their documents.

If you’d like an overview on how to use OneDrive for Business, I’ve made the video below, which accompanies this article:

This article will look at what Microsoft OneDrive for Business is, how it compares with personal OneDrive, how to use OD4B, protecting your files and sharing them with others securely, and some tips for Microsoft 365 administrators managing OD4B for a business. Microsoft OneDrive for Business (OD4B) replaces the traditional local “Documents” folder and opens up access to work on documents from anywhere, on any device, from the OneDrive app, along with many other capabilities. As part of your organization’s journey to the cloud / digital transformation, document storage is key.

How to use one drive