Where Should I Save My Work Files? OneDrive vs Teams vs Your Computer

Learn where to save your work files at NCU so they're backed up, easy to share, and don't disappear when a computer dies or someone leaves.

Save it in
For
Why
OneDrive
Your own drafts and work in progress
Backed up, on every device, and you control sharing. Your Desktop, Documents, and Pictures folders already back up here.
A Teams channel
Files your team or department shares
Belongs to the team, so files stay when people leave.
Your computer only
Nothing you need to keep
Lost if the computer fails, is stolen, or is replaced.
  • Network drives aren't for general use at NCU. Use OneDrive and Teams instead.
  • Personal storage, like Google Drive, Dropbox, or a USB drive, isn't allowed for NCU files. See Handling Sensitive University Data.

Get help

Still need help? Submit a request through Microsoft Teams, call the IT Service Desk at 612.343.4170, or visit Miller Hall 226.