What is OneDrive and how do I share files?

Answer

Important: Your myBVC OneDrive will expire when you are no longer enrolled at Bow Valley College. If you have important personal documents, photos, or files, you should save these to a personal OneDrive account.


Getting Started

You can access your OneDrive online at: OneDrive.com. Sign in with your myBVC email and password to log into your myBVC OneDrive.

You can also sync your files to OneDrive and work with them from your computer.

  • Windows:
    • Check your programs for the OneDrive app installed on your computer or click the Cloud icon in your bottom right taskbar to sign in and sync
  • Mac/Mobile:
    • Open your device's app store and search for the OneDrive app.
    • Install the OneDrive app and follow the instructions to sign in and sync

How to share a file through OneDrive

  1. On your computer or in your OneDrive, find the file you want to share.
  2. Right click once on the file name. In the menu that appears, click once on Share.
  3. A popup will appear on screen. Do not type anything in the boxes. Instead, click on the Gear button on the bottom right of the pop-up, right beside the light blue Copy Link button.
  4. In the link settings menu:
    1. Choose the dot beside People in Bow Valley College
    2. Change the option from "Can View" to Can Edit
    3. Choose an expiration date or leave this box blank.
  5. Click on the blue Apply button.
  6. Click on the Copy Link button to copy the link. Keep this window open.
  7. In a separate window, open Teams, D2L, or an email. Paste the link to share your file with your instructor or classmates.
  • Last Updated Jan 23, 2025
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  • Answered By Tracy Inaba

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