File Storage & Sharing
Cloud-based storage is an online system in which a user is allocated storage space on a server and can share files with others over the Internet. By default, files stored are private but can be shared with individuals, the University, or publicly.
Files stored in cloud-based storage can be accessed from nearly any device with an Internet connection. The cloud-based storage services listed below include their own optional software application that allows the synchronization of files among multiple devices and the cloud.
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UIC students have access to several cloud services including Box, Google Drive and OneDrive.
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- Box is an online file sharing and cloud content management service that works on PCs, Macs, mobile and tablet devices.
- Box accounts are available to current UIC students, faculty, and staff (external affiliates are not eligible).
- A valid UIC primary NetID and a common password are required to create a University Box account and to later access the University Box account.
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- Google Drive is available in student’s UIC Gmail accounts. Enables students to create documents, and share on the fly with Docs, Sheets, and Slides apps.
- Google Drive can be used to create and share a variety of online documents, from word processing and spreadsheets to forms and presentations — all with mobile access.
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- OneDrive is a convenient cloud storage solution if you use other Microsoft Office 365 apps, such as Exchange.
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- How do I create a U of I Box account?
- How can I log in to U of I Box?
- What should I do if I get Invalid Credentials or another error message when logging into or signing-up for U of I Box?
- What are the cloud-based storage solutions for UIC?
- What are the Box terms of service?
- I already have a personal account with Box using my UIC email address. How do I sign up for a U of I Box account?
- What is Google Drive?
- How can I give access to files in Box without users having to log in?
- How do I use Box with an FTP client to bulk transfer files to U of I Box?
- I’d like to email a document to my U of I Box folder, what is the email address?