Options for storing files at IU

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Determine whether your files are individual or institutional

For help determining the types of data you're storing, see Determine whether your files are individual (personal) or institutional.

Store your individual files

See Store and share your individual files at IU.

Store institutional files

File storage and collaboration Store, share, and collaborate on institutional files at IU
Storage for research computing data Available access to allocated and short-term storage capacity on IU's research systems
Storage for teaching and learning File storage in Canvas
Storage, retrieval, and workflows for scanned paper docs and electronic files OnBase

Request institutional storage

If you have institutional data, you can request institutional storage in Microsoft Teams at IU. You'll need to specify the type of data, whether or not it is sensitive, and whether you need to collaborate externally. The system will then create storage tailored to your needs.

Important:

Options for accessing your Microsoft or Google data

Microsoft options

Access type/front door Best for
Web browser: office.iu.edu
Accessing and managing your files from a web browser
File explorer: OneDrive application
Accessing and managing your files directly from your device
Application: Microsoft Teams
Accessing and managing files with a team, alongside messaging, note-taking, etc.
Mobile: OneDrive, Microsoft Teams
Accessing or managing your files or teams from a mobile app

Google options

Access type/front door Best for
Web browser: google.iu.edu
Accessing and managing your files from a web browser
File explorer: Drive for desktop
Accessing and managing your files directly from your device
Mobile: Google Drive
Accessing or managing your files or teams from a mobile app

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