How do I access my OneDrive account?
There are various ways to access OneDrive.
To get to OneDrive from a web browser:
- Visit Surrey365 at surrey365.surrey.ac.uk
- Enter your university username and password. Your username will need to be in the following format username@surrey.ac.uk (e.g. ab123@surrey.ac.uk). On some occasions you may also be promoted to enter an additional verification code using Microsoft Authenticator App, call or text.
- At the top of the page, select the app launcher, and then select OneDrive.
- You will be taken directly to your Office 365 OneDrive storage space, where you can upload and access files as well as edit them using Office Online.
If it is the first time you are using OneDrive, you may need to sync your files. To do this press the Sync button on the top menu bar. If you are using a public PC for security reasons you should not sync your device.
Get to OneDrive on a University PC or Laptop (Windows 10):
- Click on the Folder icon on the toolbar at the bottom of the desktop to open your files.
- Select OneDrive – University of Surrey to access your files.
- Or alternatively, select the OneDrive icon on the bottom right of your desktop.
Get to OneDrive on a University PC or Laptop (Linux) using the Applications menu:
- Search for OneDrive in the applications menu. Click on the OneDrive icon to access your account.
Get to OneDrive on a University PC or Laptop (Linux) using the using a web browser:
- Visit Surrey365 at surrey365.surrey.ac.uk
- Enter your university username and password. Your username will need to be in the following format username@surrey.ac.uk(e.g. ab123@surrey.ac.uk). On some occasions you may also be promoted to enter an additional verification code using Microsoft Authenticator App, call or text.
- At the top of the page, select the app launcher, and then select OneDrive.
- You will be taken directly to your Office 365 OneDrive storage space, where you can upload and access files as well as edit them using Office Online.
To get to OneDrive from a smart device you can download the app on your device:
Once you have downloaded the app on your device you will need to enter your university username followed by @surrey.ac.uk (e.g. ab123@surrey.ac.uk) and password when prompted.