Can my family see my OneDrive files?

By default, only YOU can see OneDrive files It is like your local drive, my documents or desktop. So, nothing to worry about confidentiality and security. If you share a OneDrive file with someone, then obviously those people have access.

How do I share photos with family on OneDrive?

Share your photos with OneDrive

  1. In OneDrive, click a folder.
  2. Click Share .
  3. Click Allow editing. Allow editing lets others add pictures too.
  4. Click Email.
  5. Enter the names or email addresses of the people you want to share with.
  6. Add a message if you like.
  7. Click Share.

What is the best way to share old photos with family?

It’s much easier than you might think, thanks to the OneDrive app.

  1. Gather your pictures.
  2. Download the OneDrive app for your phone.
  3. Set up your folders.
  4. Take a scan of each photo.
  5. Add any other photos.
  6. Share the memories and invite others to add.
  7. Create new memories with old photos.

Can anyone see OneDrive photos?

Use Microsoft OneDrive as a cloud backup, and share files, photos, and entire folders with others. Your cloud storage in OneDrive is private until you decide to share with others. You can also see who a OneDrive file is shared with or stop sharing at any time.

What is bad about OneDrive?

OneDrive is bad for a simple reason: Their monetization relies upon it being a bad user experience. Let me explain. OneDrive makes money via subscription when you run out of space. Of course, Microsoft can’t afford to give every Windows user all the cloud space they want, so this makes sense.

Is OneDrive safe for photos?

Are OneDrive files secure? Files stored on OneDrive are secure. They are encrypted on Microsoft servers and an encrypted network connection is used to transfer files.

Can I share my OneDrive with family?

Go to OneDrive and sign in with your personal Microsoft account, such as Outlook.com, Live.com, Hotmail or MSN. When you type Family, OneDrive will give you the option to share with specific members by surfacing their names, or you can select Your family to share with your entire family.

Can multiple users use the same OneDrive account?

Yes you can do this. First, in your OneDrive you need to create the folder, then share it with edit permission. Then any files that are put into that folder are available to everyone who you have sent the link. The storage in that folder counts against your quota but not against your customers’ quotas.

How do you digitize family photos?

Four ways to digitise your photos

  1. Try scanning your photos from home. Flatbed scanners, like the ones included with most all-in-one printers, are ideal for digitising printed photos.
  2. Buy a specialist photo scanner.
  3. Use a photo scanning app on your smartphone.
  4. Send your snaps away.

How do I know who OneDrive is shared with?

See who a file is shared with in OneDrive or SharePoint

  1. In your document library, select the file or folder.
  2. Above the list of files, select Share. The Send link window opens.
  3. If the item is currently shared with anyone, a Shared with list appears at the bottom of the Send link window.

Does OneDrive reduce photo quality?

Currently OneDrive does not compress photos. If you want to test this you could upload a photo and check it’s size, etc. when it is uploaded.