So, What Exactly is OneDrive?

OneDrive is a file hosting service developed by Microsoft that allows you to upload files to a cloud storage and then access them from a web browser or client software. Files uploaded to your account are available only to you, unless you decide to share it with anyone else. Also you can grant permission to modify your file to any other OneDrive user, which allows you to effectively collaborate online on any type of documents.

OneDrive offers free 15GB of storage to all users. Additional storage is available for purchase. The maximum size of a single file is 10GB.

There are two ways to access the files: via a web browser or a desktop application (client software).


Working with OneDrive through Web Browser

Here is how OneDrive looks if you open it in a web browser:

Within a web browser you can:

  • Upload and download files
  • Rename, delete, or move the files as you wish
  • View and edit office documents right in the browser
  • Browse photos and videos
  • Share on social networks
  • ...and perform many other actions

Working with OneDrive through Desktop Application

The desktop application, syncDriver for OneDrive, allows you to modify uploaded files just by accessing your local folders. Whenever you create, edit, or delete something in the synchronization folder, the changes are uploaded to OneDrive cloud in the background, so you do not have to care about updating them manually. Even if you do not have an Internet connection as you work, the changes will be synchronized once the connection is restored.

Using syncDriver for OneDrive can be similar to using a USB Flash drive that is always connected to several computers, with automated data transfer.

syncDriver for OneDrive grants you the following benefits:

  • Access your files, the most recent version of them, as soon as possible - without the need to sign in and download manually
  • Create, edit, or delete files with the confidence that these actions will be reflected in your OneDrive account
  • Edit your documents with the editor of your choice instead of web-based limited version
  • Transfer data with SSL encryption, so that no one can intercept it

syncDriver for OneDrive Advantages

In addition to what was mentioned above, here are some advantages of syncDriver for OneDrive that the standard client software does not have:

  • Support for all Windows versions starting from Windows XP
  • Lightweight installation package - you can have it up in running in 2 minutes
  • Optimized change detection algorithms
  • High performance of data transfer
  • Support for operating system symlinks
  • Ability to map OneDrive as a separate disk that works even if you are offline!

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Next Steps

  1. Download syncDriver for OneDrive and install it (it's free)
  2. If you do not have a OneDrive account yet, create it here (it's free too)
  3. Provide your OneDrive account login and password when syncDriver asks
  4. Choose a local folder to synchronize with your cloud storage

That's it, quick and easy! Do you have any questions or feedback? Please let us know, we are always happy to help.

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