SkyDrive: Get started

SkyDrive: Get Started

Free storage in the cloud

It's easy to store files online and easy to share them.

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File sharing made simple

Share files on SkyDrive with the people you choose. And if you want to change their permissions later—no problem.

Share a file by sending an email

Locate the file you'd like to share.

Select the check box for the file, and then look at the information area to the right. Under Sharing, click Share.

Picture of the Share menuActions for files and folders appear to the right of the file and folder lists.

Click To to choose from your contacts.

Picture showing how to share a linkIt's easy to share your files with specific people.

Click Share.

Change permissions

Locate the file you're sharing.

Select the check box for the file, and then look at the information area to the right.

Under Sharing, select Can view or Can edit for the people you’re sharing with.

Use the x icon to completely stop sharing the file with someone. Your changes are saved automatically.

Picture showing how to set sharing permissionsIt's easy to set sharing permissions for your files.