Can I store my .pst files in OneDrive for Business?

This is not recommended. If the .pst file is less than 10GB and not connected to your mailbox, then you can store the file in OneDrive for Business for archival purposes. Keeping a regularly used .pst on OneDrive increases the chances for corruption.

Why do I receive an error when trying to save a folder named 'forms'?

The name ”forms” is reserved by Microsoft to support certain system-wide functions, and is not available as a folder name. You can choose to use other names like “forms templates” or “departmental forms” instead.

Policy to manage University records

For more information on how to manage University records, please visit University's General Records Schedule.

How do I move my personal or departmental files to OneDrive or SharePoint?

If you're looking to migrate personal or departmental data/files from your computer, Dropbox, Google Drive, Network Share/s to your OneDrive, SharePoint Site or Group there are 3 basic ways to move your data:

Drag and drop to OneDrive in your browser
Open in explorer view (Windows only) and drag and drop into your OneDrive folder
OneDrive Sync

These methods are covered...

How many files can I sync from my computer to OneDrive?

There is no limit on the number of files that you can sync to the current OneDrive client, but the maximum size of any one file is 15 GB.

When using the OneDrive Desktop Sync Application, please be aware of the storage space available on your computer and use Selective Sync and Files on Demand feature to manage local file storage.

What happens to my data in Office 365 when I leave the University?

If you are a staff member, your Office 365 data is immediately deleted on the day you leave the University. This includes your email, calendar, contacts and OneDrive files (including documents you've shared). Documents stored in a Team Site (SharePoint) or Office365 Group will not be deleted. Prior to your departure from the University you should coordinate with your manager and provide copies of any and all business critical documents stored in your OneDrive or email. Your account is recoverable for a period no greater than 30 days from the date your...

How do I fix OneDrive Sync problems?

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How do I open a SharePoint or OneDrive for Business document from within Word 2013?

Within Word 2013 click on "FILE" and "Open"
If you don't see "SharePoint" or "OneDrive" listed in your places click "Add a Place"
Click either "Office 365 SharePoint" or "OneDrive" depending on the location of the desired file
If prompted to "Add a service" enter the username you use to log in to SharePoint then click "Next" and enter the password you use to log in to SharePoint, making sure "Keep me signed in" is checked on
In the column listing locations click on "Sites - Harvard University"
If you don't...

What happens to my shared OneDrive files when I leave Harvard?

Your OneDrive files, including your shared OneDrive documents, will be deleted 123 days from the date your affiliation with the University ends. Once your affiliation with Harvard ends, you will no longer have access to your files. Any shared documents in your OneDrive will be available to those you have shared with for 30 days. After that point, documents are recoverable by an administrator for an additional 93 days. Prior to your departure from the University, you should coordinate with your manager and ...

How do I link directly to my Harvard OneDrive?

Your personal URL for your Harvard OneDrive is:
hu-my.sharepoint.com/personal/[email address]/documents.

All punctuation in your email address is replaced with underscore characters:

"john_smith@harvard.edu" becomes "john_smith_harvard_edu"
"jsmith@fas.harvard.edu" becomes "jsmith_fas_harvard_edu"

The URL will look something like:
hu-my.sharepoint.com/personal/john_smith_harvard_edu/documents
or
hu-my.sharepoint.com/personal/jsmith_fas_harvard_edu/documents

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