To use OneDrive in a web browser, follow these steps:

  1. Open a web browser such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Microsoft Edge.
  2. Type the URL of OneDrive website into the address bar. The URL is https://www.onedrive.com/.
  3. Click 'Sign in' in the top left, enter your MIT email, and then sign in with Touchstone. 
  4. Once you are logged in, you will see the OneDrive homepage . From here, you can upload and manage files, create folders, and share files with others.



  5. To upload a file, click on the "Upload" button and select the file(s) you want to upload from your computer. You can also drag and drop files from your computer to the OneDrive interface.
  6. To create a new folder, click on the "New" button and select "Folder." Give the folder a name and click "Create."



  7. When selecting a file or folder, you can bring up several options at once by clicking on the three horizontal dots "***", pictured below.



  8. To share a file with others, select the file and click on the "Share" button. You can then enter the email addresses of the people you want to share the file with and choose the level of access they will have. 
  9. To collaborate with others on a document or file, select the file and click on the "Edit" button. You can then make changes to the file in real-time, and other users can see the changes as you make them.
  10. To search for content within OneDrive, use the search bar at the top of the page. You can search for specific keywords or phrases, and OneDrive will return relevant results from across your files.


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