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When you think of OneDrive, you might picture a place to store files in the cloud. At KAUST, OneDrive is much more than storage. It is a productivity and collaboration tool designed to make your daily work easier, more secure, and more connected.

Remember: OneDrive is not a backup solution. It is where your ideas live, evolve, and come together. For full system backup and device protection, KAUST provides Atempo Lina as the official endpoint backup service.

OneDrive vs. SharePoint: Choosing the Right Home

It is common to wonder: when should you use OneDrive and when should you use SharePoint?

• OneDrive: Your personal workspace. Store files you are working on individually or sharing with a few colleagues. Think of it as your digital “My Documents” folder, but smarter.
• SharePoint: A central home for team or department-wide files. Content stays organized and accessible, even if roles change.

Rule of thumb: start in OneDrive when something is yours, move it to SharePoint when it becomes ours.

Storage Limits at KAUST

Each KAUST community member has up to 1 TB of OneDrive storage, available with a valid academic or business justification. This is more than enough for day-to-day work documents, research files, and collaboration needs.

Security and Compliance

OneDrive at KAUST is a secure, KAUST-managed environment. Your files remain inside KAUST’s Microsoft 365 tenant, which ensures compliance with institutional policies and provides stronger protection than personal cloud services such as Google Drive or Dropbox.

Wrapping Up

OneDrive at KAUST is not just about storing files. It is about working smarter, collaborating more easily, and making sure your documents are always where you need them.

Remember, OneDrive is for productivity and collaboration. For full device backup and recovery, Atempo Lina is the right tool to keep your data safe.

For step-by-step instructions on getting started, visit the KAUST IT OneDrive guide .