Cloud Services (Box, Google Drive and More)

UMBC staff have access to several cloud storage solutions, including Google Drive, OneDrive, and Box Drive, each offering unique features to support collaboration and file management. Google Drive integrates seamlessly with Google Workspace apps like Docs and Sheets, making it ideal for real-time document editing and sharing. OneDrive is tightly connected to Microsoft Office and Windows, providing smooth synchronization across devices and direct integration with Office 365 applications. Box Drive, on the other hand, emphasizes secure file storage and advanced collaboration permissions, making it especially useful for managing shared projects with varying access levels.

 

Below are some of the most commonly asked questions about these services to help you get started and Comparison of Box, Google Drive, and OneDrive make the most of them.

 

 

The logo for box drive. A square blue box containing the text "box"
The Google Drive logo. A yellow, blue, and green triangle shaped ribbon. With the text "Google Drive" below it.

 

The Microsoft One Drive logo. A blue cloud with the text "OneDrive" below it.

Desktop Sync App

Supported

(for Faculty and Staff)

Supported

Supported

Security

  • Data stored in US Only

  • Data encrypted at rest

  • Data encrypted in transit

  • Data stored around world

  • Data encrypted at rest

  • Data encrypted in transit

  • Data stored in US Only

  • Data encrypted at rest

  • Data encrypted in transit

Help

 

Don’t see what you’re looking for? Visit Box’s own Support Community

For more information on how to use Google visit Google’s complete Help Center.

If you need more information about OneDrive than what is included in the articles listed below, please refer to the OneDrive for work and school help page and the general OneDrive help page.