What is OneDrive – A Comprehensive Review – Go Health Pro

In this modern age, people store their data in cloud storage. These are virtual storage places where you can store almost anything. Several tech companies have launched their own versions of these storages. Microsoft did it with OneDrive. More than 300 million of their users use their cloud storage service.

As a Microsoft user, I myself has stored most of my personal and professional data on this drive. Keeping your data stored in OneDrive is much more convenient. That is because you can access it from anywhere you want to.

Now, in this review article, I am going to discuss what is OneDrive and review its main features. Let’s start.

What is OneDrive?

Let’s begin with discussing what Microsoft OneDrive actually is. It is a cloud-based service that lets users store almost any file that they want. It lets you sync all of your devices which can be helpful in sharing data.

Additionally, data sharing with individuals worldwide is also possible with it. This service’s initial release was in 2007. Since then, practically all Microsoft users have chosen it as their cloud storage provider of choice. Apple users can also utilize this service.

They just need an ID for that. A bit later in this blog, I will go over how to log in to this service properly. Let’s quickly review its features for now.

Major Features of OneDrive?

OneDrive offers a lot of useful features. However, I am going to be focusing only on the major ones. They are listed below:

Access from any device:

This is one of the most useful features of this storage service. You can access it from any device that you use. You just have to input your ID in it. After that, you can download or upload content from that device.

Collaborate with others:

This function will be beneficial to you if you work with individuals virtually. Collaborating with others is made possible via OneDrive. Several users can access the same file in this circumstance.

 In this way, they get to download or make changes to it.

 Freemium Service:

Yes. This storage service is freemium. This means that there are two versions of it. One is for free and the other is paid. They’re not actually separate versions. You get a free storage of 5GB when you join this service. If you want to increase it after that, you will have to pay.

I first started using its free version and it was more than enough. However, I had to store some data for more than 5GB and had to buy a premium plan (I’ll cover its premium plans later in this article.)

Strong Security Protocols:

This service is very secure. That is because it has strong security protocols. Your data will not get stolen or corrupted when saved here. I have kept many valuable files on this storage service and have never faced any security issues.

How to Login to OneDrive?

Performing a OneDrive Login is very easy. Let’s see how to do it.

Step – 1:

You must first use a search engine to look for “Login Microsoft.” There will be a ton of pertinent search results for you.

You must select the one that I have highlighted in the following image from those that appear:

Step – 2:

Now, you have to input your ID that is connected to your Microsoft account.

The site will send you a code on your ID. Input this code in the designated area.

Step – 3:

This will take you to your OneDrive account. Here, you can upload any content that you want to store.

How to Create an Account for OneDrive?

I will help you register for this service and create an account. To do it, simply follow these instructions:

Click the “Create One!” option on the login screen.

Input a valid email address in the designated place.

After that, create a password that is strong but also easily memorable for you.

Now, give your first and last name.

The site will ask you for some further information. This data contains your birth country and date of birth. Finish the registration procedure by entering all of this information. Once you have your password and email, you may use these to access OneDrive.

Pricing Details of OneDrive:

The pricing details of OneDrive are discussed below:

OneDrive Home Packages:

Basic:

• Yearly payment: $19.99
• Monthly payment: $1.99

Personal:

• Yearly payment: $69.99
• Monthly payment: $6.99

Family:

• Yearly payment: $99.99
• Monthly payment: $9.99

These prices indicate that you can either pay the whole yearly payment at once or pay monthly. Paying yearly can save you a little money.

What you get in these packages can be seen in the image given below:

OneDrive Business Packages:

If you want to use this service for your business, here are the packages that you can try out:

Plan 1:

$5.00/month

Basic:

$6.00/month

Standard:

$12.50/month

Keep in mind that this price is per user.

Benefits of Using OneDrive:

Using this cloud storage offers you the following benefits:

• You don’t have to purchase its premium storage if you have to store data below the 5GB limit.
• You can access it any time you want. It rarely goes down and has a 99.7% uptime.
• Managing all your folders and files is easier on it.
• You can keep track of the changes that are made in your file.
• You can access files from different devices that have your Microsoft ID logged in.
• The files are backed up on a regular basis. So, you won’t lose them in case they get deleted from your original device.
• The data is safe because of the strong security protocols of the service.

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