Microsoft OneDrive
Microsoft OneDrive is a cloud-based file hosting and synchronization service provided by Microsoft. It allows users to store files and personal data, such as Windows settings or BitLocker recovery keys, in the cloud, synchronize them across multiple devices, and share them with others. Deeply…
Key facts
- First appeared
- 2007
- Category
- technology
- Problem solved
- Microsoft OneDrive addresses the challenge of managing and accessing files across multiple devices, facilitating seamless collaboration, and providing a secure backup solution. It eliminates the need for physical storage media for file transfer and enables real-time document co-authoring and sharing, a significant improvement over traditional local file systems and email attachments.
- Platforms
- Xbox, Android, Web browsers, iOS, Windows, macOS
Related technologies
Notable users
- Small and medium-sized businesses
- Individuals globally (Windows users, Microsoft 365 subscribers)
- Educational institutions
- Large enterprises (e.g., Fortune 500 companies leveraging Microsoft 365 Business/Enterprise)