Office Web Apps and SkyDrive

Over the summer of 2013 the University of North Texas upgraded our EagleConnect Email system to the Office 365 platform. One side effect of this upgrade was that SkyDrive and the free Office Web Apps were moved off of EagleConnect and onto Microsoft’s Live.com platform. Fortunately, these services are available for free to everyone. Please see the information below to determine if you already have a Skydrive account or if you need to register for one.

What are SkyDrive and Office Web Apps?

SkyDrive is Microsoft’s online cloud storage solution. Much like Dropbox or Google Drive, SkyDrive allows you to store documents online allowing you to access your files from anywhere that has an internet connection. SkyDrive applications are available for your desktop or smart phone, which allows for easy synchronization and the transfer of larger files.

Bundled into the SkyDrive account are Microsoft’s Office Web Applications. These include a light version of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote. While these versions may be missing a few features present in the desktop version of Office, you will probably find they have everything needed to complete your coursework. Files are saved using standard Office extensions, such as docx, so there will be no compatibility issues when viewing your files with the desktop version of Office. All files are automatically saved in your SkyDrive account so you can access them from anywhere as long as you have an internet connection.

Do I have a SkyDrive and Office Web Apps account?

If you had an EagleConnect account with UNT before the Summer of 2013 your SkyDrive account will still be accessible.

1. Go to https://eagleconnect.unt.edu and click on the Sign in to SkyDrive link.
2. You will be prompted to enter your log in name, which will be your EagleConnect account email address.
3. If you are unsure of this email address, you can find it at ams.unt.edu after logging in and selecting “account information.”
4. Your password is, by default, your UNT password at the time of migration (June 2013). If you do not remember your password, you will need to reset it at the SkyDrive website by clicking on “Can't access your account?”. Follow the password reset options to create a new password.
5. Your password will be managed through the SkyDrive account and will no longer synchronize with your UNT account.
6. Once you sign into your SkyDrive account you will have access to both SkyDrive cloud storage and the free Office Web Apps.

If you did not have an EagleConnect account with UNT before the Summer of 2013 you will need to create a new SkyDrive account.

1. Go to https://eagleconnect.unt.edu and click on the Sign in to SkyDrive link.
2. You will be redirected to a log in page.
3. Select “Don't have a Microsoft account? Sign up now.”
4. Follow the instructions to create a new Microsoft Account. This account will include not only your SkyDrive and Office Web Apps, but also a Microsoft Email account.
5. This account will be supported by Microsoft and is not associated with your UNT username and password.

Upcoming EagleConnect upgrades will restore SkyDrive and Office Web Apps

UNT is waiting to upgrade our current Office 365 implementation to “Wave 15.” When this occurs students will once again have access to SkyDrive and Office Web Apps through their EagleConnect accounts. The UIT Helpdesk will provide instructions, at that time, for migrating documents from your personal SkyDrive account to your UNT SkyDrive account.

How do I access the Office Web Apps in my SkyDrive account?

Please click here for more information on accessing Office Web Apps

Who has access to SkyDrive and Office Web Apps?

Both SkyDrive and Office Web Apps are a free service offered by Microsoft and are therefore available to everyone. If you are a faculty, staff, or student that has not previously had a SkyDrive account through UNT please follow the instructions above for "If you did not have an EagleConnect account..."