SkyDrive FAQ
On this page you can learn how to access and work with SkyDrive, the 7GB of online storage you receive with your RaiderMail account.
General Questions
What is SkyDrive?
SkyDrive is a service provided by Microsoft for online file storage and sharing, as well as the creation of Office documents online. Account owners may upload files (up to 50 megabytes in size per file, with a 7 gigabyte quota)
via the web interface or via third-party programs and create Powerpoint, Excel, Word, and OneNote files. These files may linked to individuals via web address, email, embedded into a web page, or shared through the SkyDrive interface.
For more information, visit Microsoft's About SkyDrive page.
For more information, visit Microsoft's About SkyDrive page.
What are the features of SkyDrive?
Features of SkyDrive include:
- 7 gigabytes worth of file storage
- Share files directly with other SkyDrive users
- Create Office Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, OneNote notebooks, and Powerpoint presentations via the web
- Easily email and send links to uploaded files
- Publish Microsoft Office documents directly to your SkyDrive
- Collaborate with others in document editing
- Upload entire folders worth of documents and images via the web interface
- Password protect files
- Create groups
- Calendar/Event Integration
How do I access SkyDrive?
Once logged in to the RaiderMail system, select Your documents from the "Office" menu near the top. You can also go to skydrive.live.com
and log in with your RaiderMail username and password to access Skydrive.
What is my SkyDrive quota?
SkyDrive gives you 7GB of secure, online storage.
Does SkyDrive count against my 10 GB of email quota?
No, each service has its own separate quota.
Where can I find additional help for using SkyDrive?
Microsoft has some excellent resources to assist you in learning how to use SkyDrive.
Using SkyDrive
Opening and Editing Files in SkyDriveUploading Files from Your Computer to SkyDrive
Deleting Files from SkyDrive
Creating a Folder in SkyDrive
